Platform Engineer - Real-Time Linux for Autonomous Systems

AeroVect; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVect, based in Atlanta, GA, is looking for a Platform Engineer to own the reliability and scalability of software for their autonomous ground vehicle fleet. The position requires expertise in managing Ubuntu-based systems, optimizing ROS middleware, and kernel development.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience with Linux-based embedded platforms, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and familiarity with ROS. We offer a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to shape autonomous vehicle technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing or maintaining Linux-based embedded or robotics platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Ubuntu or Linux systems, including package management and kernel configuration.
• Hands-on experience with ROS 1 or ROS 2 in a production or research setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain custom Ubuntu/Linux distributions for autonomous vehicle workloads.
• Optimize ROS 2 DDS middleware for low-latency, high-throughput data flows.
• Implement observability and logging solutions to monitor system performance.

Skills

Linux-based embedded platforms

Ubuntu or Linux systems

C/C++ programming

Python programming

ROS 1 or ROS 2

Real-time performance tuning

Tools

Git

Docker/OCI

Yocto

Job description

AeroVect, based in Atlanta, GA, is looking for a Platform Engineer to own the reliability and scalability of software for their autonomous ground vehicle fleet. The position requires expertise in managing Ubuntu-based systems, optimizing ROS middleware, and kernel development.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience with Linux-based embedded platforms, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and familiarity with ROS. We offer a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to shape autonomous vehicle technologies.