Embedded Software Engineer - Jetson/Linux Driver Specialist

Allen Control Systems; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ACS Equity Package

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allen Control Systems is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson‑based platforms, including NICs, USB devices, and MIPI cameras. You will configure embedded Linux distributions, optimize performance, and collaborate with hardware and computer vision teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in embedded Linux, strong C/C++, and experience with PCIe/FPGA. Join a defense startup focused on autonomous systems and high‑reliability software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded Linux software development, including driver programming and low‑level system configuration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience building, configuring, and customizing Linux kernels and drivers for embedded platforms.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for kernel/driver development; Python or Bash for scripting.
• Familiarity with PCIe and FPGA‑based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson‑based platforms, supporting Ethernet NICs, USB devices, and MIPI cameras.
• Write and optimize drivers for custom PCIe devices, FPGAs, and other high‑performance peripherals.
• Configure and optimize embedded Linux distributions for NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware and computer vision teams to integrate sensors and custom hardware with embedded software.
• Debug low‑level system issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, and implement fixes for real‑time applications.
• Produce thorough documentation of driver implementations and hardware interfaces.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Kernel driver development

Python scripting

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Tools

PCIe

FPGA

Job description

Allen Control Systems is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson‑based platforms, including NICs, USB devices, and MIPI cameras. You will configure embedded Linux distributions, optimize performance, and collaborate with hardware and computer vision teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in embedded Linux, strong C/C++, and experience with PCIe/FPGA. Join a defense startup focused on autonomous systems and high‑reliability software.