Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Alare Technologies•Moorpark, CA

2d•$95,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alare Technologies is a team delivering the best solutions for today’s complex unmanned aircraft challenges. We are seeking a talented Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a professional with 3+ years of experience in producing high-quality, robust, embedded software. Experience with Embedded Linux is a must. Come help be part of emerging small, unmanned aircraft technology! This position is responsible for development of embedded software and requires the ability to work closely with hardware engineers on developing software for embedded devices. This candidate should have experience implementing best practice methods and techniques for all phases of software development, documentation, and version control.

Requirements

Proficiency developing embedded Linux applications in C/C++, with Python and Bash for tooling and test scripting
Familiarity with concurrent, multi‑process design and service management using systemd
Practical understanding of networking fundamentals and communication patterns, including TCP/UDP, IPC, and messaging frameworks such as ZeroMQ
Hands‑on experience with Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and device‑tree configuration on custom boards
Experience developing on NVIDIA Jetson or similar embedded SoCs.
Ability to bring up hardware interfaces and debug drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB
Low‑level microcontroller development experience (STM32, PIC)
Usage of tools such as oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and low‑level instrumentation
Understanding of electrical schematics and PCB layouts
US Person status (citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ardupilot is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Develop flight software applications running on embedded linux platforms for unmanned aircraft
Collaborate with hardware engineering to bring up new boards, integrate device drivers, and validate interfaces between software and electronics.
Maintain board support package software for embedded linux platforms
Create reliable software solutions in compliance with internal and external requirements
Plan and execute software testing at the module, subsystem, and system levels using automated tools, simulation frameworks, and structured test procedures
Support deployment, configuration, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance of software across a distributed fleet of embedded devices
System-level debugging and root cause analysis across hardware and software