Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Tycho AI, Inc

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Embedded software development experience in Linux environments.
  • Strong proficiency in C and/or C++.
  • Deep knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, device trees, and user-space/kernel-space interactions.
  • Hands-on experience with bring-up and debugging of high-speed hardware interfaces like PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, USB 3.x.
  • Working knowledge of low-speed peripheral protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) and DMA-based data movement.
  • Proficiency with debugging tools (GDB, JTAG) and version control/CI/CD practices (Git, Jenkins or similar).

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain custom Linux images for on-board autonomy computers, including bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem configuration.
  • Configure, customize, and patch the Linux kernel, develop custom device drivers, and manage device trees for target hardware.
  • Implement system security features (secure boot, encryption, firewall rules) and optimize memory, boot time, and CPU utilization.
  • Build automation scripts and test frameworks in Python or Bash, integrating them with CI.
  • Collaborate with hardware team to define requirements, read schematics, bring up new boards, and debug using advanced tools.

Benefits

  • Be part of a rapidly scaling startup defining the future of autonomous intelligence.
  • Collaborative, high-trust culture that values innovation and continuous learning.
  • Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and generous benefits package.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain custom Linux images for on-board autonomy computers, including bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem configuration.
  • Configure, customize, and patch the Linux kernel, develop custom device drivers, and manage device trees for target hardware.
  • Implement system security features (secure boot, encryption, firewall rules) and optimize memory, boot time, and CPU utilization.
  • Build automation scripts and test frameworks in Python or Bash, and integrate them with CI.
  • Collaborate with hardware team: define requirements, read schematics, bring up new boards, and debug with oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and JTAG.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Embedded software development experience in Linux environments.
  • Strong proficiency in C and/or C++.
  • Deep knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, device trees, and user-space/kernel-space interactions.
  • Hands-on experience with bring-up and debugging of high-speed hardware interfaces like PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, USB 3.x.
  • Working knowledge of low-speed peripheral protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) and DMA-based data movement.
  • Proficiency with debugging tools (GDB, JTAG, logic and protocol analyzers) and version control and CI/CD practices (Git, Jenkins or similar).
Nice to Have:
  • NVIDIA Jetson platforms (JetPack, L4T) or comparable system bring-up.
  • Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project and BitBake build engine.
  • Real-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT), scheduling and latency analysis, or RTOS experience.
  • Bare-metal or RTOS microcontroller firmware (STM32 or similar ARM Cortex-M), including peripheral configuration and DMA.
  • Camera and sensor pipeline work: V4L2 driver development, image sensor bring-up, and timestamp synchronization.
  • High-rate, high-throughput inter-process communication.
  • Aviation, automotive, robotics, or other safety-critical systems experience.
Why Tycho.AI
  • Be part of a rapidly scaling startup defining the future of autonomous intelligence.
  • Collaborative, high-trust culture that values innovation, execution, and continuous learning.
  • Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and generous benefits package.


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