Embedded Linux Engineer (C experience)

Location : Irvine, CA

Salary : $140,000 — $170,000

Immediate opening for a Sr. Embedded software/firmware engineer experienced in developing on a Linux platform. We are looking for a helpful and enthusiastic individual to join our team located adjacent to the Irvine Spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, develop, debug and test user space applications that operate and manage the Company’s products
• Work closely with Customer Support teams on troubleshooting and resolving customer issues and escalations
• Work hands-on with target system hardware while developing, testing, and debugging
• Customize development environment – tool chains, makefiles, build scripts, etc. running on Ubuntu Linux host PC
• Work closely with development teams to create next generation products
• Identify emerging trends/software in the networking community

Required Experience

• BSEE, MSEE, BSCS, or MSCS
• Strong C language programming and debugging skills
• Minimum of 5 years developing and debugging embedded firmware
• Proficiency with open source compiler tools using Ubuntu Linux host PC
• Understanding of embedded Linux file systems
• Knowledge of Linux communication interfaces, especially related to Serial (RS-232), USB, Ethernet, Cellular etc.
• Understanding of hardware requirements for embedded Linux environment
• Experience with Linux operating system internals and kernel space programming
• Experience downloading and building open source applications such as OpenSSL, Apache, NET-SNMP, UDEV, SSH, etc.
• Network protocols: 5 years (Required)
• Embedded software: 10 years (Required)
• Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, Telnet, SSH, SFTP, HTTP(S), etc.
• Understanding of network security protocols such as TACACS, RADIUS, LDAP, SSL/TLS, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Desired Experience

• Experience with the Home Lab environment
• Direct hands-on experience with target system hardware
• Working knowledge of routing protocols, network switch configuration, VPNs, packet forwarding, etc.
• Experience with Python, HTML/CSS/Javascript
• Understanding of ARM architectures
• Knowledge of bootloader operation – ROM bootloader, MLO, u-boot, etc.
• Experience with kernel configuration, Device Tree files, and kernel startup process

Personal Qualities

• Strong attention to detail and enthusiasm for quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D environment, while delivering highly accurate, consistently on-time work, both individually and as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to perform other duties as needed
• Possesses strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Passionate about software engineering and coding

Currently offer our team members the opportunity to seek participation in a benefits package including a health plan, a 401(k)-matching plan, and provisions for Flexible Time Off (FTO), paid holidays, and a great work atmosphere!

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance