Senior Embedded Linux Applications Engineer

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. Own the design and development of Chamber application software on embedded Linux, including hardware communication over serial and bus protocols .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing embedded Linux applications, with strong proficiency in Go, C, or C++, and experience in microservices architecture. Capable of leading architectural decisions, maintaining code quality standards, and collaborating across teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.

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Embedded Linux DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureHardware Communication ProtocolsSoftware Development LifecycleCI/CD Practices

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Hard Skills

GoCC++PythonJavaScriptLinuxMicroservicesGitDockerShell Scripting

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ModbusI2CSPIRS-485Next.jsReactTypeScriptAsanaLinearJira

Industry Keywords

IoTRoboticsIndustrial AutomationConnected HardwareReal-Time Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerIoTJavaScriptLinuxMicroservicesNext.jsPythonReactShell ScriptingTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and development of Chamber application software on embedded Linux, including hardware communication over serial and bus protocols
Lead architectural decisions for the microservices-based platform and drive them through implementation
Define and uphold engineering standards for code quality, testing, and deployment
Act as the technical escalation point for complex customer and field issues
Maintain and occasionally extend early-generation Chamber software
Contribute to frontend work as needed to ship complete features
Collaborate with hardware, operations, and customer experience teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Help make architectural decisions, set standards for code quality and testing, solve hardware-software problems, and mentor less-experienced teammates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong proficiency in Go, C, or C++, and at least one high-level language (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Hands-on experience interfacing software with hardware over serial or bus protocols, such as Modbus, I2C, SPI, or RS-485
Deep familiarity with Linux environments, the command line, and system-level debugging
Experience designing and shipping production software in a microservice or distributed architecture
Experience with Git and modern CI/CD practices
Understanding of software development lifecycle and testing practices
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with meaningful time spent on Linux-based systems
Preferred: Experience with MQTT or other IoT communication protocols
Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments on embedded or edge hardware
Preferred: Familiarity with Debian-based Linux systems
Preferred: Experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript
Preferred: Familiarity with shell scripting (Bash)
Preferred: Familiarity with a project tracking tool such as Asana, Linear, or Jira
Preferred: Familiarity with AI-collaboration tools and agents
Nice to have: Previous experience in embedded Linux, IoT, robotics, industrial automation, or connected hardware
Nice to have: Previous experience with real-time or safety-conscious systems
Nice to have: Contributions to open-source or personal projects demonstrating depth in systems software

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% health, dental, and vision covered
Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance available if you do not currently live in the Greater Asheville area or within commuting distance to Mars Hill, NC