Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

About Six Robotics

At Six Robotics we build intelligent software that gives Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) the ability to collaborate adapt on the fly and execute missions that were previously impossible. From our base in Oslo our 70 experts in defence software and AI develop our flagship autonomy and swarm platform used by both government and close partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) we move fast from concept to live deployment often in the field alongside end users.

We work with advanced hardware and software a modern tech stack and missions that demand both technical mastery and operational discipline. Everyone is close to the action from deep technical problem-solving to field operations. We move fast and value clarity integrity and teamwork in everything we do.

At Six Robotics every person executes with precision adapts to changing conditions and strengthens the team. Getting in is hard and youll be challenged every day. But if you have the skill the discipline and the drive to push your limits and always be sharpening your blade youll find no better place to deliver real-world impact while collaborating and learning from the best in the field.

About The Role

Six Robotics is establishing a new Hardware Enablement capability to support one of the most important challenges in the company: scaling and accelerating how we integrate test and deploy on new hardware and sensor platforms. We are currently strengthening our Hardware Enablement capability by hiring a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer with strong experience in Linux-based system bring-up.

You will work on Linux system bring-up and platform enablement ensuring that our platform-level software is robust testable portable and ready for rapid integration on new platforms. Your work enables feature teams to move fast and focus on the application layer and it enables scaling to volume production across multiple contract manufacturers.

This is a hands-on systems-level engineering role focused on crafting an industrial quality software stack. You follow best practice software engineering and produce maintainable and robust systems.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain custom Linux OS images supporting hardware across multiple CPU and compute stacks.

• Develop and maintain toolchains for cross-platform builds deployment and system bring-up

• Work with system-level components such as boot device configuration and hardware integration

• Support system update mechanisms including A/B flashing and controlled deployment strategies

• Enable hardware-in-the-loop testing and CI/CD pipelines for embedded system validation and fault injection

• Drive proof-of-concept bring-up on new hardware platforms

• Collaborate closely with software teams to ensure application compatibility across system environments

• Participate in hardware design discussions

What we are looking for

We are looking for a senior hands-on Embedded Linux Engineer who enjoys bringing high quality products all the way to end users.

This is an important early hire in this capability and you should be comfortable making pragmatic engineering decisions and driving complex technical work forward independently.

We believe the right candidate brings

• 5 years of experience working with embedded Linux in mission-critical high-volume environments

• Strong experience with customized Linux builds (Yocto Buildroot Nix or similar tooling)

• Strong understanding of cross-compilation system bring-up and embedded toolchains

• Experience integrating hardware platforms including device trees and low-level system configuration

• Strong software engineering mindset with solid defaults

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in embedded contexts (including HiL setups)

• Comfortable working hands-on with complex system debugging and platform bring-up

Nice to have

• Programming experience in C and/or Python

• Security experience in embedded systems

• Familiarity with bootloaders

Why You Should Join

At Six Robotics were not just building software - were redefining how unmanned systems operate in the real world. If youre driven by meaningful problems technical depth and the chance to shape something from the ground up youll find your place here.

• Work on problems that matter

  Our technology helps unlock smarter safer and more adaptable UAV operations in defense and industry solving real challenges with direct tangible impact.

• Lead the shift in a hardware-dominated space

  Were bringing modern AI autonomy and scalable software into a field thats long relied on rigid pre-programmed systems to change how UAVs are designed deployed and managed.

• Build from zero shape the future

  Join early and help define the core systems tools and culture of a company thats still being built - where your ideas code and decisions will have a lasting influence.

• Work with purpose supported by great benefits
  Youll be part of a mission-driven team that values clarity integrity and collaboration offering competitive pay equity potential strong insurance and pension plans and ongoing learning opportunities.

Our Recruitment Process

• Screening interview with one of our recruiters to get to know you better (30 min)

• Meet & Greet with someone from the team to learn more about us (60 min).

• Case assignment and personality/ability test to be solved in your own time followed by an in-depth interview more closely related to the specifics of the role (90 min).

• Final interview with our CTO and Head of People (45 min)

Reference check followed by an offer if everything goes well.
We consider applications continuously so dont hold off with applying if this looks interesting.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Six Robotics we are committed to creating a workplace built on respect integrity and collaboration. We value different perspectives and experiences and we believe that diversity within our team strengthens both our work and our culture. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and help us build technology that makes a real impact.

Security Clearance Requirement

All employees at Six Robotics are required to undergo a security clearance due to our close collaboration with the Norwegian Armed Forces. While prior clearance is not necessary the clearance process will be initiated as part of onboarding.