Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer taking on tasks within the AuterionOS ecosystem, from writing applications, adding driver support for new peripherals, maintaining system services and optimizing performance to integrating embedded systems (hardware & software). You will be working closely with:

• Linux running on embedded hardware
• C/C++, Python & Bash codebases
• Engaged and friendly engineers from across Auterion

Responsibilities

• Work within the Board Support Team and collaborate with other teams (hardware development & customer-facing).
• Add features, solve bugs, write tests and improve the performance of software components running on AuterionOS, Auterion's custom embedded Linux distribution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams to understand both internal and customer use cases.
• Ensure that the team's products work reliably in platforms used by internal and external customers.
• Propose new software solutions and take ownership of the implementation. Your technical expertise will have a huge impact on bringing Auterion's drone products to market.
• Provide expert support (L3) to customers facing technical issues.
• Write clear and concise internal documentation, in addition to contributing to the public-facing knowledge base.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, as well as release planning and task prioritization meetings.

Qualifications and Skills

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience writing object-oriented C++ and/or Python code in a professional setting.
• Extensive experience working with embedded architectures, including cross-compilation, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Expert Linux skills, with an excellent grasp of the Linux kernel, systemd, device drivers, device tree configuration and bootloaders (u-boot).
• Experience with setting up and managing complex Docker environments and knowledge of Debian packaging.
• Experience with video streaming technologies (MIPI CSI, gstreamer).
• Proficient in networking and with tools to analyze traffic across all layers of the OSI model, including connectors, and hardware interfaces, IP addressing, routing protocols, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, etc.
• Bonus: electrical engineering experience, familiarity with schematics and the instrumentation required to debug communication over I2C, SPI, UART, CAN bus.
• Bonus: experience with Yocto, the NXP i.MX and NVIDIA Jetson platforms and their associated BSP packages.
• Bonus: previous contributions to open source projects, especially in the Linux ecosystem.
• Experience working in an agile environment, providing daily updates in stand-ups and managing tasks in a sprint board.
• Bonus: Proven experience with network security protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS, VPNs) and best practices for securing embedded devices, such as secure boot and encryption mechanisms.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours & hybrid workplace
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension plan
• Car parking
• Company car for private use (Switzerland only)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flyday Friday - Fly a drone (1/x month)
• Regular team social
• Snacks & Drinks

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you'll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters