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Our industry-leading software drives the adoption of robotic fleets and is recognized by the U.S. government as the future standard for its drone programs. \nWe are looking for a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer taking on tasks within the AuterionOS ecosystem, from writing applications to adding driver support for new peripherals, maintaining system services and optimizing performance on embedded platforms. You will be working closely with:\nLinux running on embedded hardware\nC/C++, Python & Bash codebases\nEngaged and friendly engineers from across Auterion\nResponsibilities\nWork within the Board Support team and collaborate with other development teams to build leading-edge products.\nAdd features, solve bugs, write tests and improve the performance of software components running on AuterionOS, Auterion’s custom embedded Linux distribution.\nCollaborate with engineering and product teams to understand both internal and customer use cases.\nPropose new software solutions and take ownership of the implementation. Your technical expertise will have a huge impact on bringing Auterion’s drone products to market.\nProvide expert support (L3) to customers facing technical issues.\nWrite clear and concise internal documentation, in addition to contributing to the public-facing knowledge base.\nParticipate in daily stand-ups, as well as release planning and task prioritization meetings.\nQualifications and Skills\nB.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.\n3+ years of experience writing object-oriented C++ and/or Python code in a professional setting.\nExtensive experience working with embedded architectures, including cross-compilation, debugging, and performance optimization.\nExpert Linux skills, with an excellent grasp of command line operations, resource management, systems services and networking.\nDeep knowledge of the Linux kernel, embedded device drivers, device tree configuration and u-boot.\nExperience with Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, systemd, Debian packaging workflows and managing complex Docker environments.\nKnowledge of OTA updates (e.g. mender).\nProficient in networking concepts across all layers of the OSI model, including connectors, and hardware interfaces, IP addressing, routing protocols, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, etc.\nSkilled in using network diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) to identify and resolve network issues.\nBasic embedded security knowledge, such as secure boot on embedded devices and/or UEFI, boot chain verification.\nProven experience with network security protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS, VPNs) and best practices for securing embedded devices, such as secure boot and encryption mechanisms.\nBasic electrical engineering experience, such as familiarity with schematics and the instrumentation required to debug communication over I2C, SPI, UART, CAN bus.\nBonus: Experience with video streaming and MIPI CSI drivers.\nBonus: Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms and their associated BSP packages\nBonus: Experience with NXP iMX8 platforms and their associated BSP packages\nBonus: Previous contributions to open source projects, especially in the Linux ecosystem.\nBonus: Experience with CI/CD systems, such as Jenkins, GitHub actions, GitLab CI.\nExperience working in an agile environment, providing daily updates in stand-ups and managing tasks in a sprint board.\nA product-oriented mindset, with an eagerness to drive forward project initiatives\nBenefits\nFlexible working hours\nStock Options\nGenerous holiday allowance\nPension plan \nExtended social security package \nEnhanced maternity & paternity leave\nWellpass membership \nAbout Auterion\nWe are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.\nAt Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. 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