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# Embedded Linux Software Engineer

- **Company:** TYCHO AI INC.
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Hardware Interface Design, Inter-Process Communication, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Software Security, Safety Critical Systems, Git, Yocto, Information Technology, Bare Metal, U-Boot, Firewall Services Module, NVIDIA Jetson, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/embedded-linux-software-engineer-cambridge-ma--095461c9-3767-45a9-80f3-32c335d865f5

## About the Role

Embedded Linux, Software Engineering, Embedded Software, System Operations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), GPS (Global Positioning System), Government Contracts, Logistics, Robotics, Applications Security, * Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

 * Embedded software development experience in Linux environments.
 * Strong proficiency in C and/or C++.
 * Deep knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, device trees, and user-space/kernel-space interactions.
 * Hands-on experience with bring-up and debugging of high-speed hardware interfaces like PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, USB 3.x.
 * Working knowledge of low-speed peripheral protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) and DMA-based data movement.
 * Proficiency with debugging tools (GDB, JTAG, logic and protocol analyzers) and version control and CI/CD practices (Git, Jenkins or similar)., * NVIDIA Jetson platforms (JetPack, L4T) or comparable system bring-up.
 * Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project and BitBake build engine.
 * Real-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT), scheduling and latency analysis, or RTOS experience.
 * Bare-metal or RTOS microcontroller firmware (STM32 or similar ARM Cortex-M), including peripheral configuration and DMA.
 * Camera and sensor pipeline work: V4L2 driver development, image sensor bring-up, and timestamp synchronization.
 * High-rate, high-throughput inter-process communication.
 * Aviation, automotive, robotics, or other safety-critical systems experience., Tycho AI participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may be subject to a government security clearance process

## Description

* Build and maintain custom Linux images for on-board autonomy computers, including bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem configuration.
 * Configure, customize, and patch the Linux kernel, develop custom device drivers, and manage device trees for target hardware.
 * Implement system security features (secure boot, encryption, firewall rules) and optimize memory, boot time, and CPU utilization.
 * Build automation scripts and test frameworks in Python or Bash, and integrate them with CI.
 * Collaborate with hardware team: define requirements, read schematics, bring up new boards, and debug with oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and JTAG.