# Embedded Engineer (BSP), Staff

**Company:** [9 Mothers](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/9-mothers)
**Location:** Austin, TX
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $250k – $300k/yr
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** C, Linux Kernel, Rust, C++, Device Drivers, Device Tree, Nvidia Jetson, Yocto Project, Bootloader, Embedded Linux
**Posted:** 2026-04-23

> Leads board support package development for embedded Linux systems in counter-drone platforms, handling board bring-up, kernel configuration, device drivers, and production deployment pipelines. Requires 6+ years experience with C/Linux kernel expertise and systems programming in Rust/C++.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end bring-up of new board revisions, including bootloader, kernel, device tree, and peripheral driver development.
- Own the Linux platform image that ships on production systems, including kernel configuration, patching, and long-term maintenance.
- Design and maintain the operating system framework supporting application software, including process supervision, inter-process communication, logging, configuration management, and update and rollback infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain device drivers for cameras, inertial measurement units, motor controllers, and custom hardware peripherals.
- Establish and operate the build, signing, and provisioning pipeline for production deployment.
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues spanning the hardware, kernel, and userspace boundary.
- Define standards and best practices for embedded software development, testing, and deployment.

## Requirements
- 6+ years of professional experience developing and shipping production embedded Linux systems.
- Expert proficiency in **C** and **Linux kernel** development, including driver development, device tree, and kernel internals.
- Demonstrated experience leading full board bring-up from schematic review through production-ready peripheral drivers.
- Strong systems programming experience in **Rust** or **C++**.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background check.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with **NVIDIA Jetson** platforms (Orin, JetPack).
- **Yocto Project** and meta-layer development experience.
- Prior experience establishing BSP practices at an early-stage or small-team hardware company.
- Active security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Prior experience in defense or other safety-critical applications.

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