Linux Device Driver Engineer
HELLBENDER Inc.18 hours ago
Pittsburgh, PA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
Responsibilities
- Design, write, maintain, and debug Linux kernel drivers and low-level software for camera and sensor hardware.
- Develop software communicating with devices over CAN, UART, I2C, SPI, MIPI CSI, and other interfaces.
- Bring up hardware platforms through BSP development, device-tree configuration, and kernel or bootloader integration.
- Build and maintain embedded Linux distributions using Yocto and BitBake, including custom layers and recipes.
- Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to define driver requirements and troubleshoot hardware/software interactions.
- Perform low-level debugging, performance analysis, and systems-level software engineering.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of hands-on Linux kernel or device driver development experience is preferred; new graduates with relevant coursework or project experience are invited to apply.
- Working experience with the Linux kernel, kernel modules, and driver development.
- Strong working experience with C; C++ and/or Rust experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with device tree, U-Boot, or other bootloader and BSP concepts is preferred.
- Experience with Yocto, BitBake, or similar embedded Linux build systems is preferred.
- Working knowledge of revision control and code review tools such as Git.
- Experience manipulating GPIO and working with embedded Linux hardware platforms.
- Ability to read schematics and data sheets and debug hardware at the register or bus level.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
Benefits
- 401(k) and a 5% Safe Harbor contribution to 401(k).
- Hellbender pays 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their families.
- 7.5 weeks of total paid time off.
- Profit sharing through the 401(k).
- Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule.
- Work location is Pittsburgh.
About HELLBENDER Inc.
Hellbender Inc. designs and manufactures edge computer-vision and robotics products, offering original design manufacturing, embedded AI/ML, and sensor systems for customers moving R&D into production. The company provides contract engineering plus in-house prototype and low-rate domestic manufacturing, including SMT assembly, calibration, and robotic workcells. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it is privately held and building processes toward FAR compliance and AS9100D quality.