Staff Embedded Linux Engineer

LineVision

. Maintain the Linux kernel and bootloader on LineVision devices, including security patching, driver development, and operating system improvements .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCharlestown • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux Kernel and Device Driver Development, including security patching and bootloader management. Proven ability to lead hardware bring-up, optimize embedded systems, and collaborate across engineering teams to enhance device security and performance.

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Linux Kernel DevelopmentDevice Driver DevelopmentBootloader DevelopmentEmbedded Linux SecurityTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingDevice TreesBoard Bring-UpDebugging with JTAGScripting in PythonScripting in BashHardware-Level Device SecurityOptimizing Embedded LinuxOTA Update SystemsUpstream Linux Contributions

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Direction

Tools & Technologies

U-BootYoctoOpenEmbeddedFreeRTOSLogic AnalyzersOscilloscopes

Industry Keywords

CVE TriageSecure BootChain of TrustKey ManagementCybersecurity Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the Linux kernel and bootloader on LineVision devices, including security patching, driver development, and operating system improvements
Lead board bring-up on new hardware platforms from first boot through production
Drive system software improvements in performance, power efficiency, and reliability
Design hardware-level device security, including secure boot and factory-signed software
Adapt Data Science and Computer Vision algorithms for low-footprint, on-device execution using NPU, GPU, and other hardware blocks
Own the Linux BSP and build system, including device trees, OS image releases, and kernel and bootloader upgrade strategy
Lead root cause analysis for cross-layer kernel, power, thermal, field, and manufacturing failures
Influence SoC, module, and peripheral selection for future hardware
Set technical standards through design reviews, code reviews, and mentoring
Assume responsibility for kernel, driver, and bootloader work and document the security patching process
Baseline system performance and present a prioritized technical roadmap to Engineering leadership
Ship production system software improvements with measurable gains
Define device security architecture and roadmap with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, and security teams
Lead embedded software architecture for the next-generation sensor
Establish workflows with Data Science and Computer Vision for deploying models and algorithms on-device
Grow the team’s embedded Linux capabilities through reviews, coaching, and mentoring
Collaborate with Embedded, Data Science, Computer Vision, Software Engineering, and Hardware Engineering teams
Report to the Senior Manager of Embedded Software Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
No employment visa sponsorship available
Linux kernel and device driver development in C, including device trees and common bus and camera interfaces
Bootloader development (U-Boot or similar)
Board bring-up of new SoCs or modules
Embedded Linux security patching and maintenance over a multi-year product life, including CVE triage and kernel upgrades
Strong working knowledge of hardware, including reading schematics and datasheets
Experience debugging with JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Scripting in Python and Bash
Track record of technical leadership, setting direction for a platform or subsystem and raising engineering standards
Hardware-level device security experience, including secure boot, chain of trust, key management, and secure factory provisioning
Experience optimizing embedded Linux for boot time, power, and reliability
Experience running workloads on NPUs or GPUs
Experience with OTA update systems for deployed fleets, including A/B partitioning and rollback
Yocto/OpenEmbedded, FreeRTOS, or Rust experience
Upstream Linux kernel contributions or cybersecurity compliance experience such as EU RED / EN 18031

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus plan: 10% bonus
Equity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter benefits
401(k) with company match
Trust-based paid time off
Flexible work schedule
High autonomy and trust-based work environment
Cutting-edge, patented technology work