Linux Distribution Engineer - Embedded Software
About Zipline
Do you want to change the world Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally wherever they are. From powering Rwandas national blood delivery network and Ghanas COVID-19 vaccine distribution to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes we are transforming the way things move for businesses governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy we are decarbonizing delivery decreasing road congestion and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.
Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.
About You and The Role
As the Linux Distribution Engineer at Zipline you will own the distribution of Linux across our fleet and ground systems. Youll be responsible for building maintaining and scaling our Linux distribution using Yocto and Nvidia JetPack ensuring reliable integration with hardware and long-term maintainability of the kernel. Instead of writing lightweight application software your focus will be on kernel configuration build tooling drivers and maintaining the foundation that all higher-level software depends on.
Youll collaborate with hardware embedded and software teams to deliver a stable secure and performant Linux distribution tailored to Ziplines mission-critical environment.
What Youll Do
- Own the design customization and maintenance of Ziplines Linux distribution.
- Build and maintain Linux kernels drivers and system-level configurations for production hardware.
- Work with Yocto to maintain distribution and SDK.
- Integrate and manage Nvidia JetPack into our distribution ensuring hardware acceleration and GPU-related features perform reliably.
- Use tools like bitbake and kas-container to automate and streamline distribution builds.
- Apply security patches fix CVEs hardening and updates to maintain a secure production environment.
- Debug and resolve kernel-level and driver-related issues in collaboration with hardware and software teams.
- Establish processes for release management and long-term support of the distribution.
What Youll Bring
- 3 years of experience building and maintaining Linux distributions.
- Deep experience with Yocto (required).
- Hands-on experience with Nvidia JetPack and related drivers (required).
- Strong background in Linux kernel configuration patching and maintenance.
- Proficiency with bitbake and build systems such as kas-container.
- Strong debugging skills at the OS kernel and hardware/software boundary.
Nice to Have
- Understanding of security fundamentals (key management privileged user permissions)
- Understanding of Linux internals including the /proc filesystem cgroups memory subsystem networking and CPU scheduling.
- Experience with container runtimes and orchestration (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with Bazel
What Else You Need to Know
This is an in-office office position where candidates that are not in the Bay Area will be expected to relocate. The starting cash range for this role is $155000 - $210000. Please note that this is a target starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors including a specific candidates experience qualifications skills working location and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or veteran status citizenship or other characteristics protected by state federal or local law or our other policies.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit please apply!
Required Experience:
IC
Linux Distribution Engineer - Embedded SoftwareAbout Zipline Do you want to change the world Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logist...
Linux Distribution Engineer - Embedded Software
About Zipline
Do you want to change the world Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally wherever they are. From powering Rwandas national blood delivery network and Ghanas COVID-19 vaccine distribution to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes we are transforming the way things move for businesses governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy we are decarbonizing delivery decreasing road congestion and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.
Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.
About You and The Role
As the Linux Distribution Engineer at Zipline you will own the distribution of Linux across our fleet and ground systems. Youll be responsible for building maintaining and scaling our Linux distribution using Yocto and Nvidia JetPack ensuring reliable integration with hardware and long-term maintainability of the kernel. Instead of writing lightweight application software your focus will be on kernel configuration build tooling drivers and maintaining the foundation that all higher-level software depends on.
Youll collaborate with hardware embedded and software teams to deliver a stable secure and performant Linux distribution tailored to Ziplines mission-critical environment.
What Youll Do
- Own the design customization and maintenance of Ziplines Linux distribution.
- Build and maintain Linux kernels drivers and system-level configurations for production hardware.
- Work with Yocto to maintain distribution and SDK.
- Integrate and manage Nvidia JetPack into our distribution ensuring hardware acceleration and GPU-related features perform reliably.
- Use tools like bitbake and kas-container to automate and streamline distribution builds.
- Apply security patches fix CVEs hardening and updates to maintain a secure production environment.
- Debug and resolve kernel-level and driver-related issues in collaboration with hardware and software teams.
- Establish processes for release management and long-term support of the distribution.
What Youll Bring
- 3 years of experience building and maintaining Linux distributions.
- Deep experience with Yocto (required).
- Hands-on experience with Nvidia JetPack and related drivers (required).
- Strong background in Linux kernel configuration patching and maintenance.
- Proficiency with bitbake and build systems such as kas-container.
- Strong debugging skills at the OS kernel and hardware/software boundary.
Nice to Have
- Understanding of security fundamentals (key management privileged user permissions)
- Understanding of Linux internals including the /proc filesystem cgroups memory subsystem networking and CPU scheduling.
- Experience with container runtimes and orchestration (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with Bazel
What Else You Need to Know
This is an in-office office position where candidates that are not in the Bay Area will be expected to relocate. The starting cash range for this role is $155000 - $210000. Please note that this is a target starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors including a specific candidates experience qualifications skills working location and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or veteran status citizenship or other characteristics protected by state federal or local law or our other policies.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit please apply!
Required Experience:
IC
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