Linux Embedded Software Engineer

The embedded Linux software engineer at Science will own and drive complex embedded electronics systems projects from the ground up. This position requires highly focused expertise in software development and electronics integration, while also requiring generalist familiarity and curiosity across many cross-functional domains to facilitate close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and biological teams.

Role responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain high quality system-level software for embedded Linux systems
• Bring up application-level drivers for sensors and actuators against datasheets using protocols and I/O such as I²C, SPI, CAN, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, analog, GPIO, etc.
• Design, build, and maintain web-based real-time GUI consoles and dashboards for visualization and control
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to incorporate custom, in-house designed electronics to accomplish previously unsolved tasks
• Collaborate with biologists to understand key physical and physiological system dynamics
• Create and manage virtual and physical test bed infrastructure
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in relevant technologies

• 4+ years of experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded Linux systems
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Expert in C and/or C++ programming
• Understanding of low-level operating system concepts
• Experience debugging complex issues across integrated software and hardware
• Skilled in maximally utilizing the latest AI developments to enhance progress, * Expert in Rust programming
• Familiarity with Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot
• Prior experience modifying or contributing to Linux kernel drivers or modules
• Experience with networking and distributed systems
• Familiarity with web development
• Familiarity with frontend UI/UX design

2.62.6 out of 5 stars Alameda, CA $130,000 - $200,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Flexible spending account, Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $200,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers., At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:
• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)