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# Embedded Linux Software Engineer

- **Company:** DEEPWAVE DIGITAL, INC.
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Linux Distribution, Machine Learning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Release Management, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Gpu Programming, Git, Git Flow, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Build Tools, Software Defined Radio, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/embedded-linux-software-engineer-philadelphia-pa--87a99990-07c0-4393-b97e-f730537337c5

## About the Role

Embedded Linux, Software Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Linux, Software Engineering, Embedded Software, Linux Operating System, Device Drivers, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (with CS concentration), Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

 * 3-8 years professional experience developing software for embedded devices to include:
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 + C/C++ expertise targeting embedded devices
 + Knowledge of Linux operating system internals
 + Build systems, distribution packaging, and release management
 + Multithreaded applications
 + Device driver development
 + Strong debug skills using gdb and other tools as necessary
 * Knowledge of version control best practices and branching strategies/workflow (we use git)
 * Proven ability to learn new concepts, APIs, languages, etc. quickly. Ability to read/interpret datasheets, user's guides, man pages, etc. as the primary source of technical information
 * Work independently. Identify impediments. Communicate clearly.

Helpful experience (not required)

 * Basic ability to operate lab test equipment (signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
 * Exposure (either coursework or professional experience) to digital signal processing or software defined radio
 * Machine learning experience and/or familiarity with a machine learning framework
 * Experience with customer interfacing (requirements gathering, technical demonstrations, customer support, etc.)
 * Real-time operating systems experience
 * GPU programming using CUDA
 * Hardware in the loop test automation
 * GUI design/development
 * Firmware development
 * Open source software contributions (being a GNU Radio contributor is a huge plus)

## Description

Deepwave Digital is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer who can contribute to various parts of our product line. The initial things you will be working on:

 * 60% AirStack development (AirStack is our internal Linux distribution consisting of drivers and applications for our hardware) including new features, bug fixes, and release testing
 * 30% Working on software (primarily device drivers) to support our next generation products
 * 10% Solving customer support requests (reproducing errors, tracking down root causes, etc.)