Principal Embedded Linux System Engineer

iRobot; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company dedicated to enhancing home robotics through cutting-edge technology. This role focuses on optimizing embedded Linux systems, integrating various sensors, and implementing over-the-air functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in embedded Linux development, real-time control principles, and experience with ARM-based systems. If you are passionate about robotics and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine home automation.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded Linux development with ARM-type SoC.
• 3+ years for master's or 5+ years for bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Optimize embedded Linux performance and tailor it for specific applications.
• Integrate hardware and sensors, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
• Implement OTA functions and manage network provisioning.

Skills

Embedded Linux Development

Real-time Control Principles

Linux System BSP Development

Linux System Driver Integration

Debugging Linux Systems

Sensor Integration (Camera, Lidar)

Programming (C/C++/Python)

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ARM SoC Toolchain

ROS/ROSII

Job description

Introduction

What you will do:

1. Optimize and tailor embedded Linux
   • Optimize and improve performance of Linux (file system/cpu load mgmt/runtime task mgmt.. )
   • Tailor embedded Linux based on the toolchain from SoC supplier
   • Linux system security management.
2. Integration with hardware/sensors/calibration/middleware
   • Integration with drivers of sensors from suppliers (camera, lidar, gypos, etc.)
   • Integration with hardware (Wi-Fi/BLE/SPI/Network adaptors)
   • Identify issues and coordinate with 3PP to resolve.
   • Finish the calibration of sensors based on the solutions from 3PP.
   • Integration with 3rd middleware, like ROS/ROSII and optimize performances.
3. OTA function/Provisioning
   • Implement OTA function according to predefined protocol
   • OTA file system management.
   • Configuration and Network provisioning support.

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Familiarity with embedded Linux development, having completed at least one project based on an ARM-type SoC.
• Proficiency in real-time control principles and development.
• Experience in Linux system BSP (Board Support Package) development.
• Proficiency in Linux system driver integration.
• Familiarity with the debugging process of Linux systems.
• Experience in integrating sensors such as cameras and Lidar under Linux systems.
• Familiarity with programming languages C/C++/Python.
• Work experience for master’s degree with 3+ years or bachelor’s degree with 5+ years.