Embedded Software Engineer III, Kernel

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level drivers and customize the embedded operating system and Linux kernel.
• Perform system bring-up, bootloader development and customization, and BSP bring-up.
• Implement and debug kernel-space software on physical aviation devices.
• Run CI builds and deploy stable operating system builds directly to hardware.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, QA, cloud teams, internal stakeholders, senior engineers, and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of embedded software development experience on consumer devices.
• Practical experience with embedded Linux systems, including platforms such as Yocto and BuildRoot.
• Solid programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience with Linux kernel internals, including memory management, power management, and IRQ handling.
• Experience developing Linux kernel drivers for SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Familiarity with bootloader development, customization, and early bring-up concepts.
• Experience with Audio Digital Signal Processor firmware and Qualcomm chipset bring-up is preferred.
• Knowledge of Qualcomm proprietary subsystems, OpenWRT, TCP/IP, and D-Bus is preferred.

Benefits

• Starting base salary of $130,000-$160,000 plus Flock stock options.
• Hub-based work prioritizes candidates in Atlanta and Boston, with in-person collaboration; remote work is available only when specified in the posting.
• Equal opportunity employer with disability accommodation support.