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