Senior Linux Kernel Engineer

About the Company

MBRYONICS is at the forefront of free space optical communications. Our product portfolio covers a wide range of emerging technologies from photonic integrated circuits to advanced optical systems and embedded software solutions. Our optical communications systems are integrated and deployed in satellite communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug custom Linux kernel drivers and subsystems
• Architect, build, and maintain custom Board Support Packages (BSPs) using Yocto Project or Buildroot
• Optimize the Linux kernel and user-space interfaces for real-time responsiveness and low latency
• Lead the initial bring-up of new custom hardware platforms
• Own the low-level software lifecycle from architectural requirements to upstreaming patches
• Mentor the team on modern kernel testing methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and establish low-level coding standards
• Stay up-to-date with upstream Linux kernel developments and security patches

Requirements

• Master's degree or PHD in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Extensive industry experience in Linux kernel development and custom device drivers
• Deep understanding of embedded Linux boot sequence (U-Boot/barebox), device trees, and memory management
• Expert knowledge of build systems like Yocto Project, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, CAN bus, and DMA engines
• Strong understanding of Linux network architecture, sockets, and high-speed interfaces
• Proficiency with debugging tools like GDB, JTAG/ICE probes, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Proficiency with kernel tracing utilities such as ftrace and perf

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time Linux technologies (e.g., PREEMPT_RT)
• Passion for space technology and low-level software engineering