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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Software Engineer - **Company:** Quantum-Systems GmbH - **Location:** Gilching, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Middleware, Ethernet, Hardware Design, Integrated Development Environments, Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, Software Architecture, Proprietary Software, Release Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Strategies of Testing, Git, System-level Testing, Perf (Linux), Containerization, Yocto, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Build Tools, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5859137517 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. * 3+ years of experience in Linux software development, preferably in embedded or robotics systems. * Strong proficiency in C/C++ (14 or newer) with proven experience developing Linux applications. * Solid understanding of Linux internals, including system services, device trees, and kernel modules. * Experience with cross-compilation, Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build systems. * Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, strace, perf) and log analysis. * Familiarity with testing methodologies, including writing and executing unit, integration, and system-level tests. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and release management. * Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug both software and hardware integration issues. * Proficiency in technical documentation, including interface definitions and architectural decisions. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines. * Fluent in English, both written and spoken. As a Plus * Experience in aerospace, UAV, or automotive industries. * Familiarity with middleware and interface standards such as DDS, MAVLink, CAN, or Ethernet. * Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization. * Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment. * Exposure to real-time Linux or safety-critical software development is a plus. ## Description As Linux Software Engineer, you will be a key part of our System Architecture team to develop and maintain the Linux-based systems powering our unmanned aerial vehicles at Quantum-Systems. Together with our World-Class-Team, currently 3 team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies. You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Flight Testing departments to integrate hardware, third-party software, and onboard applications into a high-performance Linux platform. Providing a reliable, scalable, and mission-critical software environment is essential to Quantum-Systems - your mission will have a powerful impact. What is your Day to Day Mission: * Maintaining existing as well as creating new Linux applications on the unmanned aircraft. * Designing and coordinating interfaces between teams, documenting the architecture and design decisions.\ * Integration of hardware and 3rd-party software into the Linux system, aligning with suppliers and other teams. * Testing of existing and new applications. This includes writing unit tests, integration tests, functional tests, and acceptance tests. * Analyzing logs from flights, both from test flights as well as real-world customer issues. * Debugging and finding solutions for software and hardware issues related to the Linux system. * Maintaining and extending the build system, pipeline, and tooling. 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