Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

🕒 July 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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Darkhive

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

🎖️ Defense

🔧 Hardware

🏭 Manufacturing

Defense • Hardware • Manufacturing

Darkhive is a U. S. -based developer of open autonomous robotics systems aimed at defense and public safety customers. The company produces domestically-made hardware and autonomy software to enable robotic capabilities for military, public safety, and related government use, emphasizing open systems and interoperability. Tagline: "Autonomy for Everyone.

📋 Description

• Contribute to full-stack embedded development, from low-level Linux drivers to hardware prototype bring-up • Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and low-level system software for embedded compute platforms, wireless modules, and custom MIPI image sensors • Build and integrate software stacks for Wi-Fi and RF communication modules, including power management, firmware bring-up, and regulatory tuning • Port and debug embedded Linux builds on Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms • Work with device trees, bootloaders, and system bring-up for new hardware platforms • Perform hardware-software integration, including camera tuning, I2C/SPI debugging, and oscilloscope/logic analyzer work • Collaborate with hardware and mechanical teams to validate new designs and support board bring-up • Support customer integration and troubleshooting using driver-level debugging and system-level recommendations • Troubleshoot and optimize embedded systems for performance, stability, and RF compliance • Report to the VP of Engineering • Complete the hiring process, including recruiter screen, hiring-manager interview, take-home assessment, and in-person or video interview

🎯 Requirements

• Darkhive does not provide visa sponsorship for this position • Must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by ITAR and EAR (e.g., U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience • Strong experience with Linux kernel development, kernel module creation, and driver debugging • Solid understanding of MIPI CSI interfaces, camera sensor integration, and V4L2 pipeline • Familiarity with wireless driver stacks (Wi-Fi/BT), including wpa_supplicant/hostapd and RF tuning • Hands-on experience with embedded Linux platforms (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, NXP i.MX, or similar) • Proficient with embedded toolchains, cross-compiling, and kernel/u-boot customization • Comfortable working with hardware prototypes, schematics, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers • Experience with custom PCB bring-up and low-level hardware debugging preferred • Familiarity with sensor initialization via I2C/SPI and power sequencing preferred • Exposure to antenna tuning or RF compliance testing for wireless modules preferred • Experience with camera tuning (gain, exposure, white balance) or GStreamer pipelines preferred • Proficiency with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux build automation preferred • Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers, bootloader recovery, or automated hardware tests preferred • Knowledge of edge AI model deployment preferred • Familiarity with USB gadget drivers, PCIe or SDIO peripherals, or low-level protocol analyzers preferred • Direct experience in the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) or robotics industry preferred • U.S. Military Veteran experienced with tactical equipment from a user or developer perspective preferred • Active Security clearance preferred • Prior experience in a fast-paced, startup environment preferred • Ability to sit and/or stand for periods of time • Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and other equipment with or without accommodations • Ability to maintain awareness during business hours • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds • Excellent written and verbal communication and good command of the English language • Learns and memorizes routine tasks

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans • 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums • Automatic 401k employer contribution with vesting • Paid vacation and personal time off • 11 Paid holidays • 5 days of sick leave • Stock options • Welcoming and friendly work environment • Respect of work-life balance

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