Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
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Job Description
About Paladin Drones:
Paladin is revolutionizing public safety with autonomous drone technology. Our mission To be on the frontline of emergencies within 90 seconds. When someone dials 911 our drones take flight providing first responders with a real-time overhead view of the situation amplifying their situational awareness and hastening response times. Leveraging LTE for unlimited range and control our drones currently answer the call of duty over 1000 times weekly across multiple cities and states.
Our vision is ambitious: within the next decade our technology will be an essential tool for first responders in every city worldwide. As a tight-knit passionate and forward-thinking team we are committed to pushing the boundaries of UAV tech and making a monumental difference in a rapidly advancing domain.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to join our engineering team and play a critical role in developing the software and firmware that powers Paladins drone systems. Youll design optimize and maintain embedded linux solutions for drone operations working closely with robotics hardware and cloud engineering teams. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments loves solving hard technical problems and wants their work to directly impact public safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Own linux kernel CI/CD crosscompilation and modification pipeline
- Contribute to system software and hardware architecture decisions ensuring scalability reliability and safety in mission-critical applications.
- Integrate new software systems within an embedded linux system.
- Integrate new hardware systems within an embedded linux system by modifying or writing drivers.
- Debug profile and test systems to ensure performance and reliability
- Collaborate with robotics hardware and cloud teams to integrate new feature
Required:
- Degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 3 years of professional experience in embedded linux systems development.
- Experience with embedded Linux platforms (Nvidia Jetson Qualcomm RB5 NXP or similar)
- Experience in Linux kernel modification kernel module creation and driver debugging
- Writing and modifying linux drivers
- Familiarity with wireless driver stacks (Wi-Fi/BT/LTE)
- Solid understanding of MIPI CSI interfaces camera sensor integration and V4L2 pipeline
- Proficient with embedded toolchains cross-compiling and kernel/boot-loader customization
- Comfortable working with hardware prototypes schematics oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Preferred:
- 5 years of professional experience in embedded linux systems development.
- Experience with custom PCB bring-up and low-level hardware debugging
- Familiarity with sensor initialization via I2C/SPI/CANBUS and power sequencing
- Experience with camera tuning (gain exposure white balance) or GStreamer pipelines
- Proficiency with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux build automation
- Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers bootloader recovery or automated hardware tests
- Knowledge of edge AI model deployment
- Familiarity with USB SuperSpeed linux gadget drivers and PCIe peripherals
- Experience working with mobile or IoT linux devices
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven innovative company
- A collaborative and fast-paced work environment
Join Paladin Drones and contribute to the future of autonomous emergency response technology. Apply today to be part of an innovative team making a real-world impact!
Paladin Drones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
