Embedded Linux Systems Engineer

Embedded Linux Systems Engineer

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Engagement: Full-time, hybrid
Salary: $48,000 – $84,000/year ($4,000 – $7,000/month)
Industry: Drones, robotics, safety-critical / autonomous systems

About the role
We are building safety-critical autonomous systems and need an Embedded Linux Systems Engineer to develop and optimise the low-level software that powers our drones and robotics platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, ensuring reliability, real-time performance and security in the field.

What you'll do

• Design, develop and maintain embedded Linux systems for autonomous platforms
• Work on kernel, drivers, BSPs and board bring-up
• Optimise system performance, boot time and power consumption
• Collaborate with hardware, robotics and autonomy teams
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards
• Debug complex hardware-software issues in the lab and in the field

What we're looking for
Essential

• 5+ years of embedded Linux development experience
• Strong C/C++ and Linux kernel/driver expertise
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs, Yocto/Buildroot
• Familiarity with real-time systems and safety-critical development
• English mandatory; Ukrainian desirable
• EU passport mandatory (no visa support)

Nice to have

• Experience in drones, robotics or autonomous systems
• Knowledge of ROS/ROS2
• Exposure to functional safety standards (DO-178C, IEC 61508)

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $48,000 – $84,000/year
• Hybrid work in Kyiv
• Work on cutting-edge autonomous systems
• Collaborative, mission-driven team