Senior Linux Device Programmer
Owl Labs•Boston, MA
•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++
- 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
- Master’s degree in relevant field
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
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your dependents
- Unlimited PTO and Paid Holidays
- Generous Parental Leave
- Work From Home Stipend
- Commuter Benefit
- Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setting (based on location)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
