Platform Engineer — Real-Time Linux for Autonomous Robotics

AeroVect Technologies Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVect Technologies Inc. is seeking a Platform Engineer to own the reliability, performance, and scalability of the software foundation powering our autonomous ground vehicle fleet in Atlanta, GA.

You will design and maintain Ubuntu/Linux distributions, optimize ROS 2 middleware, and develop kernel modules and user-space drivers for LiDARs, cameras, GNSS/INS, and other interfaces. You have 3+ years in Linux-based embedded or robotics platforms, strong C/C++ and Python, ROS 1/2 experience, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Linux-based embedded or robotics platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Ubuntu/Linux systems, including package management, systemd, networking, and kernel configuration.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; experience with kernel modules and user-space drivers.
• Hands-on experience with ROS 1/2 in production or research.
• Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe, SPI, I2C.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain custom Ubuntu/Linux distributions for real-time autonomous workloads.
• Optimize ROS 2 DDS middleware for low-latency data flows.
• Develop and maintain kernel modules and user-space drivers for vehicle interfaces.
• Harden platform with security patches and OTA update pipelines.
• Own CI/CD pipelines for OS images and drivers; automate build/test/deploy.

Skills

Linux embedded

ROS 1/2

C/C++

Python

Real-time performance tuning

CI/CD / automation

Kernel/module development

Tools

Yocto/Buildroot

Docker/OCI

Git

Job description

AeroVect Technologies Inc. is seeking a Platform Engineer to own the reliability, performance, and scalability of the software foundation powering our autonomous ground vehicle fleet in Atlanta, GA.

You will design and maintain Ubuntu/Linux distributions, optimize ROS 2 middleware, and develop kernel modules and user-space drivers for LiDARs, cameras, GNSS/INS, and other interfaces. You have 3+ years in Linux-based embedded or robotics platforms, strong C/C++ and Python, ROS 1/2 experience, and