Allencontrolsystems5mo ago

Embedded Software Engineer

United States·Austinmid

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Overview

Company Overview: Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson-based platforms, supporting Ethernet NICs, USB devices, and MIPI cameras. Write and optimize drivers for custom PCIe devices, FPGAs, and other high-performance peripherals.

Requirements Summary

Experience: 3+ years of experience in embedded Linux software development, including driver programming and low-level system configuration.

Technical Tools

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Responsibilities

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→Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson-based platforms, supporting Ethernet NICs, USB devices, and MIPI cameras.
→Write and optimize drivers for custom PCIe devices, FPGAs, and other high-performance peripherals.
→Configure, customize, and optimize embedded Linux distributions for NVIDIA Jetson platforms to meet performance and reliability requirements.
→Collaborate with hardware and computer vision teams to ensure seamless integration of sensors, accelerators, and custom hardware with embedded software.
→Debug low-level system issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, and implement fixes for real-time applications.
→Produce thorough documentation of driver implementations, hardware interfaces, and configuration processes.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in embedded Linux software development, including driver programming and low-level system configuration.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Embedded Linux: Strong experience building, configuring, and customizing Linux kernels and drivers for embedded platforms.
Driver Development: Proven experience writing Linux drivers for Ethernet NICs, USB devices, and MIPI camera interfaces.
Hardware Interfaces: Familiarity with PCIe and FPGA-based systems.
Languages: Proficiency in C/C++ for kernel and driver development; Python or Bash for scripting and automation.
Debugging & Testing: Skilled with low-level debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and performance profiling techniques.

NVIDIA Jetson Experience: Direct experience developing software and drivers on NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
Robotics & Autonomy: Exposure to robotic or autonomous systems requiring real-time responsiveness.
High-Performance Systems: Experience optimizing code for low-latency, high-throughput embedded applications.
Networking & Protocols: Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and peripheral communication standards (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART).
Open Source Contributions: Demonstrated involvement in kernel or driver-related open-source projects.