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# Linux Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Science Corporation
- **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Linux on Embedded Systems, Linux Kernel, Modbus, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Yocto, Information Technology, Build Tools, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=23aa926864014118

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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