Senior Embedded Linux Platform Engineer for Robotics

maticrobots; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits (medical/dental/vision)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Matic is hiring a senior-level Embedded Linux Engineer to join us on the ground floor, with runway for huge and immediate impact. In this role, you'll be part of the Platform team, tackling low-level driver and kernel development and interfacing with perception algorithms running locally on the robot.

We’re seeking strong embedded Linux and C/C++ skills and an eagerness to learn Rust. If you own your work and enjoy solving complex problems, we’d love to chat about joining our fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Userspace Linux programming and familiarity with kernel internals.
• Deep experience in multi-threaded C.
• Familiarity with Shell or Python scripting.
• Knowledge of USB, RS232, TCP/IP/HTTP protocols.
• Experience with C/C++ microcontroller firmware is a plus.
• Comfort with a fast-paced startup atmosphere.
• High level of maturity, ownership and pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Develop core device systems software from the ground up.
• Build a robust software stack interfacing with firmware, motors, sensors and other software agents.
• Collaborate with EE and software teams to ensure feature feasibility and functionality.
• Perform root cause analysis of system crashes and hardware failures.
• Identify bugs and bottlenecks to improve system performance.
• Develop and debug pipelines for data from cameras and other sensors.
• Be an integral member of the small software team.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Userspace Linux

Kernel internals

Multithreaded C

Scripting: Shell/Python

Networking protocols

Firmware (MCU)

Ownership mindset

Problem solving

Job description

Matic is hiring a senior-level Embedded Linux Engineer to join us on the ground floor, with runway for huge and immediate impact. In this role, you'll be part of the Platform team, tackling low-level driver and kernel development and interfacing with perception algorithms running locally on the robot.

We’re seeking strong embedded Linux and C/C++ skills and an eagerness to learn Rust. If you own your work and enjoy solving complex problems, we’d love to chat about joining our fast-paced startup.