652 embedded linux engineer jobs at 234 companies in California

PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
Node.js, Python, Elasticsearch, Redis
PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
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Embedded Linux Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Experience with Linux kernel development, embedded Linux, U-Boot/EDK2, and C or Rust; familiarity with vulnerability triage; interest in NixOS; U.S. person status for data access.
Linux kernel, UBoot, EDK2, NixOS, C, Rust
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Senior / Staff Linux Embedded Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
BrightAI
BrightAI: AI and IoT platforms for managing physical infrastructure assets.
6+ YOE6+ years embedded Linux, C/C++, Yocto, Docker/Podman, hardware bring-up, GDB/strace/dmesg, Git, CI workflows
Yocto, Git, Docker, Podman, GDB, strace, dmesg, C/C++, Linux kernel
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Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
San Mateo, California, United States
$200k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Verkada
Verkada: Sells integrated AI-powered cloud physical security hardware and software.
7+ YOE7+ years of Linux development experience; proficient in C/C++; embedded Linux, Yocto, Bash; RTOS, WebRTC, Go; distributed systems; HTTP debugging; onsite 5 days/week; willing to travel internationally 2x/year.
C/C++, Yocto, Bash, Embedded Linux, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux Kernel Patches, Secure Operating Systems, RTOS, Go, WebRTC, HTTP, Distributed Systems
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Software Engineer, Embedded Linux
San Bruno, California, United States
$130k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chariot Defense
Chariot Defense: Develops and manufactures software-defined power systems for military use.
3+ YOEBS in CS/ECE or equivalent, 3+ years shipping embedded Linux on custom hardware, board bring-up, bootloader/kernel/device-tree work, fluent in C/C++, experience with cross-compilation/JTAG/serial debugging and embedded interfaces (CAN/SPI/I2C/UART).
C, C++, Linux, Nix, NixOS, Yocto, Ansible, Rust, JTAG, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, ARM
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Software Engineer, Embedded Linux
San Diego, California, United States
$115k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TrellisWare Technologies
TrellisWare Technologies: Provides resilient wireless communication systems and tactical networking solutions.
4+ YOEBachelor's in ECE/CS required; 4+ years embedded Linux integration and 4+ years embedded software development; proficiency in C++ and Python; 2 years Yocto Project; kernel, driver, and cross-compilation experience; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
C++, Python, Yocto Project, Linux, oscilloscope, logic analyzer
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Embedded Linux Software Engineer
Redwood City, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Sunday
Sunday: Developing autonomous robots to perform household chores.
3+ YOEEmbedded Linux software developer with 3+ years, BS/MS in CS/CE/EE, strong C, Linux kernel/driver experience, Yocto/Buildroot, and build system expertise.
C, C++, Rust, Yocto, Buildroot, JetPack, NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Snapdragon, PCIe, USB, MIPI CSI/DSI, RAUC, Mender, SWUpdate
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux
San Francisco, California, United States
$180k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nimble
Nimble: Building autonomous robotic systems for supply chain fulfillment.
3+ YOE3+ years professional software engineering experience; proficiency in Rust, C, or C++; Linux kernel development, board bring-up, bootloader/uboot/EDK2/UEFI experience, networking knowledge, and strong communication and mentoring skills.
Rust, C, C++, Linux kernel, uboot, EDK2, UEFI, CUDA, Nvidia Jeston Platform
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Embedded Linux Software Team Lead
San Diego, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
Firestorm Labs
Firestorm Labs: Develops and manufactures low-cost 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicles.
5+ YOE2+ MgmtU.S. citizen eligible for government clearance; Bachelor's in CS/CE; 5+ years embedded Linux C/C++ experience; 2+ years people management; experience with systemd, real-time systems, secure coding, cross-platform build and packaging.
C, C++, systemd, OpenSSL, libsodium, CMake, Conan, vcpkg, Catch2, GoogleTest, pytest, JUnit, NUnit, ROS 2, rclcpp, DDS, gRPC, ZeroMQ, Protobuf, FlatBuffers, Yocto, Buildroot, Gradle, JNI, perf, VTune, Valgrind, sanitizers, MSVC, MinGW, AppImage, deb, rpm, MSI, MSIX, AAR, APK, SemVer
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Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer — OS & Device Platform
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$189k-$271k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Intuitive
IntuitiveNASDAQ: ISRG: Robotic-assisted systems for minimally invasive surgery.
4+ YOEBachelor's (6+ yrs) or Master's (4+ yrs) in CS/CE or related; 4+ yrs embedded Linux experience; Yocto/OpenEmbedded, BitBake, Bash, C/C++; secure boot/TPM, hardware bring-up, field updates, Git/Jira/CI tools.
Yocto Project, OpenEmbedded, BitBake, UEFI Secure Boot, GRUB2, TPM 2.0, BIOS, Git, Jira, Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, Bash, C, C++, D-Bus, systemd, Qt5, CUDA, NVIDIA
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Associate Embedded Linux & BSP Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, California, United States
$98k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or STEM + 2 years related experience (or equivalent). 2 years embedded Linux work, 1 year C, Git proficiency, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance; preferred: C++, Python, Xilinx SoCs, Vivado, PetaLinux/Yocto.
Linux, U-Boot, Yocto, PetaLinux, C, Python, Git, C++, Xilinx Zynq, Ultrascale+, Vivado, AD9361, Xilinx RFSoC, ModelSim, Questa, XSIM, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, SpaceWire
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Associate Embedded Linux & BSP Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, California, United States
$98k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE/CS or STEM (or equivalent), 2 years embedded‑Linux/BSP/kernel or related experience, C programming and Git proficiency, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
U-Boot, Yocto, PetaLinux, C, Python, Git, C++, Vivado, ModelSim, Questa, Xilinx Simulator (XSIM)
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Principal Engineer – Embedded Linux / Systems Architecture
Austin or Fremont
$130k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Enphase Energy
Enphase EnergyNASDAQ: ENPH: Manufacturer of microinverter-based solar and energy storage systems.
12+ YOEB.E. or M.S. in EE/CE/CS with 12+–15+ years embedded systems experience. Deep embedded Linux, BSP, device tree, kernel config, hardware/software co-design, SoC and driver development; C/C++/Python; CI/CD and Atlassian tooling.
Embedded Linux, BSP, device tree, kernel configuration, C, C++, Python, CI/CD, Jira, Confluence, CAN, Modbus, EtherCAT
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Associate Embedded Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$77k-$114k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat HoldingsNASDAQ: RCAT: Providing all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense.
1+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CS/CE or related; 1+ years professional embedded systems experience; 2+ years with C, C++, or Rust; Python, Embedded Linux/microcontroller, Git, and clear communication skills required.
C, C++, Rust, Python, Embedded Linux, Git, JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, CI/CD Build Systems, RTOS, POSIX
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$180k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Silvus Technologies
Silvus TechnologiesNYSE: MSI: Develops advanced mobile ad-hoc network radios for mission-critical communications.
8+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CS, 8+ years embedded software experience, expertise in embedded Linux on ARM, C programming, Linux kernel driver development; U.S. citizenship required; background check and drug test contingent.
C, Linux, Linux kernel, ARM, RISC-V, AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC, Microchip PolarFire SoC, UltraScale+, IPsec, Internet/Ethernet, socket programming, NIST FIPS 140-3, NIAP Common Criteria, MANET, MN-MIMO
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Associate Embedded Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$77k-$114k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat HoldingsNASDAQ: RCAT: Manufacturing tactical drone systems for defense and security.
1+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CS/CE or related; 1+ year professional embedded systems experience; 2+ years with C/C++/Rust via coursework/projects/internships; Python, Embedded Linux/microcontroller, and Git experience; clear communication and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
C, C++, Rust, Python, Embedded Linux, Git, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, CI/CD, JTAG, SWD, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, RTOS, POSIX
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Embedded Systems Engineer-Federal
Irvine or Mission Viejo
$70k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Field AI
Field AI: Develops autonomous software brains for robots in unstructured environments.
Experience with embedded compute, Linux, firmware, ROS, and system integration for robotic platforms. Federal program experience preferred.
C++, Python, ROS, Linux, Ubuntu, Yocto, JetPack, ARM, x86, ROS2
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Embedded Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Revel
Revel: Modern software platform for controlling complex hardware systems.
3+ YOE3+ years systems or embedded programming experience (C/C++/Rust), strong Rust proficiency, Linux internals knowledge, hardware protocol and debugging experience, ability to read schematics and validate reliable code.
Rust, C, C++, Linux, Modbus, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, RS-485, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, packet sniffer, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, IO-Link
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Embedded Software Engineer
Menlo Park, California, United States
$130k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Workstream
Workstream: HR and payroll platform for managing the hourly workforce.
2+ YOEMinimum 2 years embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Python, experience with embedded Linux/RTOS/bare-metal, hardware bring-up and driver development, and familiarity with test/debug tools.
C, C++, Python, Zephyr, FreeRTOS, MIPI CSI-2, BLE, Wi-Fi, USB, CI/CD, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$230k-$266k/yr HybridFull Time
Point One Navigation
Point One Navigation: High-precision positioning for autonomous systems and robotics.
7+ YOE7+ years in software development with deep embedded/platform experience, expert modern C++ (C++14+), embedded Linux/RTOS and bare-metal, board bring-up and driver development, hardware interface and debugging skills.
C++, Python, gdb, JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Linux, RTOS
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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$182k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atoms
Atoms: Building specialized industrial robots and physical AI systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, 2+ years embedded systems and real-time control experience; strong C and Python proficiency, Linux and ARM32 toolchain experience, RTOS and CAN bus knowledge, ability to read schematics.
C, Python, Linux, ARM32 toolchains, GCC, CAN bus, RTOS