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Embedded Linux Software Engineer
Redwood City, California, United States
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3+ YOEEmbedded Linux software developer with 3+ years, BS/MS in CS/CE/EE, strong C, Linux kernel/driver experience, Yocto/Buildroot, and build system expertise.
C, C++, Rust, Yocto, Buildroot, JetPack, NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Snapdragon, PCIe, USB, MIPI CSI/DSI, RAUC, Mender, SWUpdate
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Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States
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8+ YOE8+ years embedded software; C/C++; Linux; ROS2; Python; hardware interfacing; potential security clearance.
C, C++, Python, ROS2, CMake, colcon, ament, docker, GCC, Linux, Docker, MQTT, S3, FreeRTOS, I2C, SPI, CAN
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Embedded Linux Software Engineer (Junior/Early Career)
San Diego, California, United States
$90k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1+ YOEBachelor’s in CS/CE or related field; 1–3 years software/embedded experience; Python and Linux proficiency; Git; TCP/IP basics.
Python, Linux, Git, C/C++, Cython, OpenCV, Bash, ARM/Linux toolchains
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Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (Onsite)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
$87k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEDegree in STEM with 5+ years experience or advanced degree with 3+ years; DoD secret clearance; Linux experience; embedded C/C++; scripting (Bash, Python); board bring-up; debugging with hardware tools.
Linux, Git, Buildroot, Python, Bash, Wireshark, Logic Analyzer
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Embedded Senior Software Engineer II - Embedded Linux
Austin, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
6+ YOE6+ years in embedded software; experience with Linux, Yocto, device drivers, kernels, boot loaders; C/C++; Xilinx exp preferred.
C, C++, Linux, Yocto, U-Boot, BSP, Kernel, Embedded Linux
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer- Linux (60829)
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
$105k-$154k/yr HybridFull Time
5+ YOELead embedded Linux software development for power solutions; requires strong Linux, Yocto, C++, and experience with industrial networking protocols; hybrid Raleigh, NC with relocation/sponsorship offered.
Yocto, Linux, C++, Open Source, EdgeX Foundry, Jira, Git
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Embedded Software Engineer
Binghamton, New York, United States
$107k-$148k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOE3-5 years in software engineering for embedded systems; strong C; Linux shell; debugging; good communication.
C, Shell Scripting, Linux, Python, I2C, UART, SPI
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Senior Embedded Linux Software Platform Engineer – ROS2 Robotics
Arvada, Colorado, United States
$100k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years in build systems, cross-compilation, containerization, and Linux configuration; ROS2; NVIDIA Jetson/CUDA; CI/CD; embedded Linux.
CMake, Docker, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jetson, ROS2, L4T, Jetpack, Yocto, CUDA, kernel, systemd
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Embedded Software Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$48-$67/hr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOEBS in engineering with 2+ years embedded software or MS in engineering; C programming; Linux kernel driver experience; US citizenship; background check/drug test.
C, Linux kernel, Socket programming, IPsec, ARM, RISC-V, Linux
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
Florham Park, New Jersey, United States
$113k-$238k/yr OnsiteFull Time
8+ YOESenior embedded software engineer with 8+ years, Top Secret clearance, proficiency in C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux, debugging, Python, and reverse engineering.
Python, C, C++, Assembly, RTOS, VxWorks, Embedded Linux, IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, GDB, JTAG, SPI, I2C, PCIe, UART, PowerPC, ARM, MIPS, x86, RISC-V, Linux
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Embedded Software Engineer
Windsor, Wisconsin, United States
$90k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; 3-5 years embedded software experience; strong embedded Linux (Yocto); device drivers; hardware/software integration.
Yocto, Embedded Linux, Linux device drivers, PCIe, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, C/C++, FPGA integration
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Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (C++)
Boulder, Colorado, United States
$110k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOE3+ years C++ in embedded Linux; Linux kernel/driver experience; embedded systems; Git/CMake; STIGs; problem solving.
C++, Linux, Git, Make, CMake, Ubuntu, systemd, ARM, Nvidia Jetson, Linux kernel, device drivers, device trees, Deb packaging
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Embedded Software Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$136k-$232k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEEmbedded software engineer with 5+ years in C/C++, Linux/RTOS, kernel drivers, PCIe; requires an EE/CS degree; strong debugging and cross‑functional collaboration.
C/C++, Linux, RTOS, PCIe, Linux kernel, Python, gdb, perf, trace-cmd, ftrace
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Software Engineer, Embedded Software (Starlink)
Redmond, Washington, United States
$123k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX: Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in CS/engineering or 2+ years in software development; strong C/C++, Python; Linux; design, test, and debug embedded software.
C/C++, Python, Linux
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Embedded Software Engineer III
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
$79k-$113k/yr OnsiteFull Time
6+ YOE6+ years of embedded software experience; Bachelor's degree in computer or software engineering (master’s preferred); ABET accreditation preferred; strong C/C++, Linux, RTOS, and embedded debugging skills.
Linux, C/C++, RTOS, Embedded Debugging Tools, C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML, React
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Embedded Software Engineer
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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2+ YOEEmbedded software development in C/C++, Windows/Linux, IoT/MQTT, .NET, unit testing; travel up to 10%.
Windows, Linux, PowerShell, MQTT, C/C++, .NET, Unit Testing
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Embedded Software Engineer
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
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1+ YOE1+ years embedded software in C or Python; BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science; proficient in C, Python, Go, or JavaScript; Linux and device drivers; good communication; travel willingness.
C, Python, Go, Git, Fossil, Linux, Embedded Systems, ARM, I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, AXI, JTAG, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers
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Embedded Software Engineer
Linthicum Heights or Marlborough or Linthicum Heights or Tampa
$117k-$185k/yr HybridFull Time
2+ YOE2-3 years embedded software design/implementation in C/C++, 1 year Linux in embedded, Linux kernel driver familiarity, Rust preferred, TCP/IP, OO, Agile Scrum, CI/CD, strong communication, bachelor in computer engineering, US citizenship with active SECRET/TOP SECRET clearance, up to 10% travel.
C, C++, Rust, Linux, Linux kernel driver development, TCP/IP, Object-oriented programming, Agile Scrum, CI/CD, Python
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Senior Embedded Software Developer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$128k-$229k/yr OnsiteFull Time
8+ YOESenior embedded software developer with strong C/C++, Linux, embedded systems experience.
C, C++, Linux, GCC, Makefiles, shell scripting, OpenCV
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Sr. Embedded Software Developer
Kent, Washington, United States
$151k-$175k/yr HybridFull Time
7+ YOE7+ years embedded software; strong modern C++ (11+); Linux (Debian preferred); automated tests; embedded C for microprocessors; Bachelor's in engineering.
C++, Linux, Jenkins, Make, Google Test, Python, Golang, Qt, REST, BLE, Wi-Fi
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Embedded Software Engineer
Tucson, Arizona, United States
$101k-$124k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEBS in CS/CE or equivalent; 5+ years software development; Linux/embedded Linux; driver development; board support packages/APIs; TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship.
Linux, Embedded Linux, C, C++, Python, Java, Yocto, GitLab, Device Driver Development, PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, SSD, Networking
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Embedded Software Developer
Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
6+ YOEBS in engineering/technical field; 6 years technical experience including embedded software, hardware integration, C/C++, RTOS/Linux; DoD/Navy experience preferred.
C/C++, RTOS, Linux, JTAG, SWD, Git, Python, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet
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Embedded Software Engineer 3
Richardson, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years software engineering; embedded systems; Linux/Windows; TCP/IP; DoD Secret clearance ability to obtain.
Linux, C/C++, TCP/IP networking, JavaScript, Node.js, GTK+, Python, BASH, Lua, Perl, TCL/TK, Git, Subversion, Jira, Buildroot, OpenEmbedded
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Embedded Software Engineer
Kirkland, Washington, United States
$120k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field; 3+ years embedded software; C/C++, Python, Bash; RTOS/Embedded Linux; hardware schematics; debugging; Git/Jira/Confluence.
C, C++, Python, Bash, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Git, Jira, Confluence
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Embedded Software Engineer
Hawthorne, New York, United States
$110k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years embedded software development; C/C++, Python; Linux; RTOS; IPC; hardware interfaces; Agile; ROS/YARP a plus
C/C++, Python, Linux, Git, RTOS, TCP/IP, IDE, ROS, YARP, MODBUS
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Embedded Software Engineer
Alameda, California, United States
$140k-$168k/yr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOEEmbedded software/firmware development for real-time systems; C/C++; microcontrollers; embedded Linux; sensor drivers; version control; collaboration.
C/C++, Embedded Linux, Git, I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, Ethernet
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Rochester, New York, United States
$93k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEMinimum 5 years in embedded software; strong C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux; hardware debugging; leadership and mentoring skills.
C, C++, RTOS, Linux, Yocto, GCC, Git, Embedded Linux, Device drivers
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware / Embedded Linux)
San Bruno, California, United States
HybridFull Time
10+ YOE10+ years of direct firmware experience; strong C/C++ on Linux; Yocto/OpenEmbedded; BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science; lead firmware projects; onsite in San Bruno 3 days/week.
Yocto, OpenEmbedded, C/C++, Python, Bash, Linux
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Embedded Software Engineer
Carlsbad or Marlborough or Linthicum Heights or Tampa
$136k-$253k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years embedded C/C++ development; Linux experience; TCP/IP; Rust preferred; security clearance required; bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field.
C/C++, Rust, Linux, TCP/IP, Python, CI/CD
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Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux
Cary or Olathe
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5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in CS/EE/CE/Software/Math/Physics or related field; 5+ years experience; strong C/C++, embedded Linux; software architecture; leadership and collaboration skills.
C, C++, Embedded Linux, Device drivers, Power management, Scripting, Linux
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$200k-$300k/yr HybridFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years embedded software engineering; strong C/C++, embedded Linux, Yocto; experience with high-speed interfaces and hardware peripherals; ability to debug at electrical–software boundary.
C, C++, Yocto, PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, OS: Linux, Tools: Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Multimeters
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Embedded Software Engineer
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
HybridFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; 3–5 years embedded firmware in Linux; C/C++; OpenWrt/Yocto; U-Boot; networking
C, C++, OpenWrt, Yocto, Buildroot, Git, Linux, U-Boot
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Embedded Software Engineer
United States
$90k-$120k/yr RemoteFull Time
4+ YOE4+ years embedded software development; C/C++; Linux; bare-metal; ARM SoC; DSP/RF knowledge; BS CS/EE; strong communication; remote US-based.
C, C++, Linux, RTOS, ARM, DSP, FPGA
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Embedded Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$97k-$118k/yr HybridFull Time
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; strong C/C++; embedded Linux; low-level software; networking fundamentals; hardware interfaces; debugging tools; team collaboration.
C, C++, Embedded Linux, GDB, JTAG, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe
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Embedded Software Engineer
United States
$90k-$189k/yr HybridFull Time
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/EE and 2 years in embedded software; 2 years in C/C++, Linux/QNX/RTOS; 1 year in bare metal firmware; 3 source-control tools.
C, C++, Git, SVN, CVS, VSS, Linux, QNX, RTOS, GDB, JTAG, oscilloscope, logic analyzer
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
$116k-$197k/yr HybridFull Time
6+ YOEBachelor’s degree in a STEM field; 6+ years real-time embedded software experience; Linux/VxWorks; C/C++, Python; embedded hardware/software integration; cybersecurity; TCP/IP, Ethernet, CAN; strong communication.
Linux, VxWorks, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Git, Jenkins, LabVIEW, VeriStand, TestStand
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Embedded Software Engineer (Contractor)
Burlingame, California, United States
$150-$200/hr OnsiteContract
5+ YOE5+ years of professional embedded software engineering; real-time firmware in C++/RTOS; hardware interaction; Linux experience; Git/Docker; CI tools; US work eligibility.
C++, RTOS, Microcontroller, Real-Time Embedded Systems, Linux, CMake, Make, Git, GitHub, Docker, Earthly
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Embedded Software Engineer
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
$75k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bachelor's or Master's in computer/elec engineering; with C/C++ and Python; embedded software development experience; U.S. citizen able to obtain security clearance.
Linux, C, C++, Python
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Lafayette, Colorado, United States
$148k-$222k/yr HybridFull Time
7+ YOE7+ years embedded software development with Linux; strong C/C++, shell scripting; kernel/driver experience; HW/software integration; communication skills.
C/C++, Shell scripting, Linux kernel, Device drivers, Cross-compilation toolchains, QNX, ThreadX, Networking (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), HW communication protocols (I2C, SPI, GPIO), RTOS, Yocto/Buildroot, GDB, JTAG, QT, LVGL, CI/CD, OTA, Secure boot, GUI development
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Engineer Senior – Embedded Software
Boulder, Colorado, United States
$97k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
4+ YOEBS in Engineering; 4+ years embedded software; Top Secret/SCI clearance; experience in Rust, C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, MQTT, ZeroMQ, Yocto/PetaLinux, device tree.
Rust, C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, Yocto, PetaLinux, Device tree, MQTT, ZeroMQ
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