Embedded Linux Software Engineer

AeroVect

. Design, build, and maintain custom Ubuntu/Linux distributions for real-time, safety-critical autonomous vehicle workloads .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining Linux-based embedded systems for autonomous vehicles, with a strong focus on real-time performance tuning, kernel module development, and CI/CD automation. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize multi-sensor data flows and ensure system reliability in safety-critical environments.

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Linux System DevelopmentKernel Module DevelopmentROS 2 Middleware OptimizationCI/CD Pipeline ManagementReal-Time Performance Tuning

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingKernel ConfigurationReal-Time Performance TuningProfiling ToolsDriver DevelopmentPackage ManagementSystemdNetworkingResource-Constrained Optimization

Tools & Technologies

ROS 1ROS 2GitDockerYoctoBuildrootNvidia OrinNvidia JetsonEBPFGStreamer

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesSafety-Critical SystemsFunctional SafetyMISRA ComplianceISO 26262 ComplianceMulti-Sensor Data FlowsField DeploymentsObservability SolutionsLogging SolutionsHeterogeneous Compute Scheduling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain custom Ubuntu/Linux distributions for real-time, safety-critical autonomous vehicle workloads
Optimize and tune ROS 2 DDS middleware, including Cyclone DDS and Fast DDS, for low-latency, high-throughput multi-sensor data flows
Develop, integrate, and maintain kernel modules and user-space drivers for LiDARs, cameras, radars, GNSS/INS, CAN, and other vehicle interfaces
Maintain and expand system network interfaces
Implement observability and logging solutions for system health, performance, and resource utilization in lab and field deployments
Collaborate with autonomy, perception, and controls engineers to profile CPU/GPU usage and remove stack bottlenecks
Harden the platform with security patches, secure boot, and over-the-air update pipelines
Own CI/CD pipelines for OS images and driver packages; automate build, test, and deployment processes
Provide on-call support for platform components during field trials and customer pilots
Contribute to technical documentation and best-practice guidelines for internal and external developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience developing or maintaining Linux-based embedded or robotics platforms
Deep knowledge of Ubuntu or Linux systems, including package management, systemd, networking, and kernel configuration
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; experience writing or debugging kernel modules and user-space drivers
Hands-on experience with ROS 1 or ROS 2 in a production or research setting
Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe, SPI, and I2C
Strong grasp of real-time performance tuning, profiling tools such as perf, eBPF, and tracing, and resource-constrained optimization
Experience with Git, Docker/OCI containers, and automated build systems such as Yocto, Buildroot, or similar
Experience with robotics and/or autonomous driving is required by the application form
Prior work on autonomous vehicles, drones, or other safety-critical robotic systems preferred
Experience with ptp4l configurations in complex systems preferred
Experience with v4l2/gstreamer preferred
Experience with Nvidia Orin/Jetson platforms preferred
Experience customizing the Linux kernel for PREEMPT_RT or other real-time patches preferred
Knowledge of DDS internals and QoS tuning for deterministic data delivery preferred
Familiarity with CUDA, Vulkan, and heterogeneous compute scheduling preferred
Experience integrating functional safety libraries and tools, including MISRA and ISO 26262 compliance workflows, preferred
Comfort supporting field deployments at airports or other industrial sites preferred