Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

Robotics Prcocess Automation, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotics Process Automation, LLC is seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to enhance drone systems through software and firmware development. This position involves optimizing embedded Linux solutions and collaborating closely with robotics, hardware, and cloud engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in embedded Linux development and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

Applicants should possess a degree in relevant fields, with significant experience in embedded Linux platforms and kernel modifications. The role is vital to ensuring the reliability and safety of mission-critical applications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with hardware prototypes and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Own Linux kernel CI/CD and modification pipeline.
• Integrate new software systems within an embedded Linux system.
• Collaborate with hardware and cloud teams for feature integration.

Skills

Embedded Linux development

Kernel modification

Driver debugging

Cross-compiling

Wireless driver stacks

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Nvidia Jetson

Qualcomm RB5

NXP i.MX

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to join our engineering team and play a critical role in developing the software and firmware that powers drone systems. You’ll design, optimize, and maintain embedded Linux solutions for drone operations, working closely with robotics, hardware, and cloud engineering teams. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, loves solving hard technical problems, and wants their work to directly impact public safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Linux kernel CI/CD, cross compilation, and modification pipeline
• Contribute to system software and hardware architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and safety in mission‑critical applications.
• Integrate new software systems within an embedded Linux system.
• Integrate new hardware systems within an embedded Linux system by modifying or writing drivers.
• Debug, profile, and test systems to ensure performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with robotics, hardware, and cloud teams to integrate new features.

Required

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms (Nvidia Jetson, Qualcomm RB5, NXP i.MX, or similar).
• Experience in Linux kernel modification, kernel module creation, and driver debugging.
• Writing and modifying Linux drivers.
• Familiarity with wireless driver stacks (Wi‑Fi/BT/LTE).
• Solid understanding of MIPI CSI interfaces, camera sensor integration, and V4L2 pipeline.
• Proficient with embedded toolchains, cross‑compiling, and kernel/boot‑loader customization.
• Comfortable working with hardware prototypes, schematics, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
• Experience with custom PCB bring‑up and low‑level hardware debugging.
• Familiarity with sensor initialization via I2C/SPI/CANBUS and power sequencing.
• Experience with camera tuning (gain, exposure, white balance) or GStreamer pipelines.
• Proficiency with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux build automation.
• Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers, bootloader recovery, or automated hardware tests.
• Knowledge of edge AI model deployment.
• Familiarity with USB SuperSpeed, Linux gadget drivers, and PCIe peripherals.
• Experience working with mobile or IoT Linux devices.

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.