Embedded Linux Platform Engineer

Sigma Design•Redmond, WA

2d•$111,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be In-Office. The Embedded Linux Platform Engineer is responsible for executing and maintaining the Jetson OS image build, validation, and publishing process for NVIDIA AGX Orin and AGX Thor robotics platforms. This role ensures operating system images are reliably built, validated against hardware requirements, and made available to engineering teams to support robotics software development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience required
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience supporting Linux systems, embedded Linux platforms, or embedded hardware environments preferred
Strong knowledge of Linux systems including kernel fundamentals, package management, systems, boot loaders, and device trees
Experience working with embedded or edge hardware platforms including firmware flashing, system bring-up, and hardware debugging
Experience troubleshooting build failures, driver issues, and OS-level system problems
Scripting proficiency using Bash and/or Python for automation and diagnostics
Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem (JetPack SDK, Linux for Tegra BSP, CUDA toolkit) preferred
Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
Pass a post-offer background verification

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem (JetPack SDK, Linux for Tegra BSP, CUDA toolkit) preferred

Responsibilities

Execute and maintain the Jetson OS image build process for NVIDIA AGX Orin and AGX Thor platforms using established procedures and runbooks.
Perform systematic validation of OS images prior to release, including boot verification, driver validation, peripheral testing, and system stability checks.
Triage and fulfill requests to upgrade OS components including kernel, BSP, drivers, and system packages, ensuring compatibility with supported hardware platforms.
Diagnose and resolve OS-level issues including build failures, boot problems, driver incompatibilities, and hardware initialization issues.
Perform firmware flashing, hardware bring-up activities, and serial console debugging on embedded hardware platforms.
Maintain and improve documentation for build and validation workflows and contribute to process improvements that streamline or automate repetitive tasks.
Develop and maintain scripts (Bash or Python) to support build automation, log analysis, and validation processes.
Collaborate with robotics and platform engineering teams to support OS readiness for current and future hardware platforms.
Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.