Senior Linux Device Programmer

Owl Labs•Boston, MA

23d•$170,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Linux Developer to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing embedded Linux systems with a focus on IoT solutions, Android integration, wired and wireless connectivity, and audio/video processing. This role requires a combination of low-level programming expertise and high-level application development skills, with a strong understanding of USB stack and network protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in Android and Linux-based embedded systems development.
Great general understanding of how Android and Linux are structured
Strong programming fundamentals.
Proficiency with low and high level languages, C, C++
Master’s degree in relevant field
Demonstrated experience with Android platform development and Android HAL
Knowledge of Android HIDL/AIDL interfaces, build system, etc
Experience with USB 2.x/3.x, as well as UVC/UAC
Experience with wireless protocol implementations (WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE)
Proficiency with debugging tools and logic analyzers
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency in Java, Python, Rust programming
Ability to work with legacy code, learn how things work and organized
Strong knowledge of networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP)
Experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, LwM2M)
Audio/Video codec implementation and optimization
Knowledge of network security protocols and best practices

Nice To Haves

Programming Languages: C, C++
Operating Systems: Android, Linux
Development Tools: Android Studio, GDB, JTAG debuggers
Data Transmission: USB v2 and v3
Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, USB, I2C, SPI, UART
Wireless Technologies: WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE
Networking: Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, Network Security
Version Control: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins
Build Systems: Make, Gradle, CMake

Responsibilities

Design and implement Linux-based embedded software solutions for IoT devices and consumer electronics running Android
Implement and maintain USB and Ethernet networking stacks and protocols
Implement secure network communication protocols for IoT devices
Design and optimize wireless connectivity solutions including WiFi and Bluetooth
Debug complex system-level issues across hardware and software boundaries
Optimize code for performance, power consumption, and memory utilization
Maintain and enhance existing firmware codebases
Create technical documentation and specifications
Mentor junior engineers and review code contributions