SD Embedded Linux Platform Engineer Sigma Design · Redmond · Platform & Infrastructure In listing 2w ago

Devopsroles; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% match

Quarterly bonus program

PTO 15 days

9 company paid holidays

Medical insurance

Job summary

Sigma Design is seeking an Embedded Linux Platform Engineer to lead Jetson OS image build, validation, and publishing for NVIDIA AGX platforms. This in-office role requires hands-on work with embedded Linux, kernel-level debugging, and hardware bring-up to support robotics software development.

The candidate will upgrade components, diagnose OS-level issues, and automate tasks with Bash/Python while collaborating with platform teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years supporting Linux systems, embedded Linux platforms, or embedded hardware environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernels, package management, boot loaders, and device trees.
• Experience with embedded/edge hardware platforms including firmware flashing and hardware debugging.
• Experience troubleshooting build failures, driver issues, and OS-level problems.
• Proficient in Bash and/or Python for automation and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem (JetPack SDK, CUDA) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication and teamwork skills.
• Post-offer background verification is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain the Jetson OS image build process for NVIDIA AGX Orin and AGX Thor.
• Perform validation of OS images before release, including boot verification and driver checks.
• Upgrade OS components (kernel, BSP, drivers, system packages) ensuring hardware compatibility.
• Diagnose and resolve OS-level build, boot, and driver issues.
• Perform firmware flashing, hardware bring-up, and serial debugging on embedded platforms.
• Maintain and improve build/validation documentation and automate repetitive tasks.
• Develop scripts (Bash/Python) to support build automation, log analysis, and validation.
• Collaborate with robotics/platform teams to ensure OS readiness for hardware platforms.
• Follow policies to protect data and reduce security incidents.

Skills

Linux systems

Kernel fundamentals

Bash/Python scripting

Jetson ecosystem knowledge

Debugging

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent

Tools

JetPack SDK

CUDA toolkit

Job description

Embedded Linux Platform Engineer (Jetson OS Build & Validation)

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Position Details:

• This position will be In-Office
• The hiring range for this role is typically between $111,000and $121,000 annually, with the full range extending to $132,000 annually, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression

Primary Function:

The Embedded Linux Platform Engineer is responsible for executing and maintaining the Jetson OS image build, validation, and publishing process for NVIDIA AGX Orin and AGX Thor robotics platforms. This role ensures operating system images are reliably built, validated against hardware requirements, and made available to engineering teams to support robotics software development.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Execute and maintain the Jetson OS image build process for NVIDIA AGX Orin and AGX Thor platforms using established procedures and runbooks.
• Perform systematic validation of OS images prior to release, including boot verification, driver validation, peripheral testing, and system stability checks.
• Triage and fulfill requests to upgrade OS components including kernel, BSP, drivers, and system packages, ensuring compatibility with supported hardware platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve OS-level issues including build failures, boot problems, driver incompatibilities, and hardware initialization issues.
• Perform firmware flashing, hardware bring-up activities, and serial console debugging on embedded hardware platforms.
• Maintain and improve documentation for build and validation workflows and contribute to process improvements that streamline or automate repetitive tasks.
• Develop and maintain scripts (Bash or Python) to support build automation, log analysis, and validation processes.
• Collaborate with robotics and platform engineering teams to support OS readiness for current and future hardware platforms.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience supporting Linux systems, embedded Linux platforms, or embedded hardware environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems including kernel fundamentals, package management, systems, boot loaders, and device trees
• Experience working with embedded or edge hardware platforms including firmware flashing, system bring-up, and hardware debugging
• Experience troubleshooting build failures, driver issues, and OS-level system problems
• Scripting proficiency using Bash and/or Python for automation and diagnostics
• Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem (JetPack SDK, Linux for Tegra BSP, CUDA toolkit) preferred
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
• Pass a post-offer background verification

Work Environment

Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer