Real-Time Linux Kernel Engineer for Robotics Platforms

NEURA Robotics; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Corporate benefits program

Job summary

NEURA Robotics is seeking an embedded Linux specialist to scale real-time capability across cobots, mobile manipulators, humanoids, and other platforms. You will own the OS, kernel, and board-support layer that the control and communication stacks rely on.

You will collaborate with RT, hardware, simulation, and safety teams to deliver deterministic, maintainable platforms suitable for a controlled product lifecycle. Hands-on Yocto/OpenEmbedded and WCET analysis experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with real-time Linux and Yocto/OpenEmbedded.
• Strong C/C++ at the kernel/driver level and device tree authoring.
• Experience with ARM multi-cluster platforms (e.g., Cortex-A/R).
• Ability to collaborate across hardware, software, and safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Own real-time Linux platforms, including kernel prep‑patching, tuning, and SCHED_FIFO/RR planning.
• Lead SOM board bring‑up and Yocto BSP activities for multiple robot platforms.
• Manage Yocto layers, recipes, and images across evolving SoCs and boards.
• Conduct WCET analysis and memory management considerations for RT loops.
• Co‑review WCET budgets and timing with the RT engineer at OS/fieldbus boundary.
• Support kernel‑level safety integration (ISO security considerations) and traceability.
• Develop build, flash, and test automation; keep engineering documentation current.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Real-time Linux kernel patching

Scheduling concepts (SCHED_FIFO/RR)

WCET analysis

C/C++ kernel/driver boundary

Device tree

Scripting for engineering workflows

ARM multi-cluster platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

NEURA Robotics is seeking an embedded Linux specialist to scale real-time capability across cobots, mobile manipulators, humanoids, and other platforms. You will own the OS, kernel, and board-support layer that the control and communication stacks rely on.

You will collaborate with RT, hardware, simulation, and safety teams to deliver deterministic, maintainable platforms suitable for a controlled product lifecycle. Hands-on Yocto/OpenEmbedded and WCET analysis experience is highly valued.