Software Engineer, Embedded Linux
Bedrock Robotics Inc1 year ago
Responsibilities
- Architect and maintain the embedded Linux stack for the NVIDIA Jetson platform, including board bring-up, kernel configuration, and OS customization.
- Develop and optimize low-level drivers for high-bandwidth sensors such as cameras and lidars.
- Implement OTA updates, secure provisioning, telemetry, and system health monitoring services.
- Manage Linux userspace configuration for device management, networking, process management, and time synchronization.
- Optimize CPU and GPU performance, using CUDA where appropriate.
- Harden the platform for mixed-criticality real-time workloads through PREEMPT_RT, process isolation, and security best practices.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of embedded Linux experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or high-performance embedded environments.
- Expert knowledge of Linux systems programming, including kernels, device drivers, and hardware interfaces.
- Strong experience with Linux services and userspace tooling such as systemd, udev, networkd, and shell scripting.
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust, with willingness to work primarily in Rust.
- Proven technical leadership through project ownership, design decisions, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem and JetPack is preferred.
- Professional embedded Linux experience with Rust is preferred.
- Robotics or autonomous vehicle experience, including CUDA-accelerated sensor pipelines, is preferred.
- Experience with real-time Linux using PREEMPT_RT and tuning mixed-criticality systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with building custom Linux distributions using Yocto or OpenEmbedded is preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and consideration for candidates in other locations, especially near offices in San Francisco or New York.
About Bedrock Robotics Inc
Bedrock Robotics builds autonomous control systems that retrofit heavy construction equipment, enabling driverless operation on large infrastructure and industrial projects. The San Francisco–based, privately held company, founded in 2024, deploys its technology with contractors and project owners to speed schedules and improve job-site safety. Its business centers on upgrading existing fleets and operating them in the field, with software, sensors, and integration services tailored to construction workflows.