Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Linux
Maven Robotics · San Francisco Bay Area, California USA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Maven Robotics's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Maven Robotics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Maven Robotics
- high 17 stale, 0 reposted of 20 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
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About this role
As an Embedded Software Engineer at Maven Robotics, you will focus on building the real-time Linux platform that powers autonomous robotics systems. Your role involves designing and integrating systems for robotics and machine learning, collaborating with other engineers, and developing tools for system performance monitoring and software deployment. You'll also work on ensuring compliance and functional safety while addressing complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Production experience with Linux PREEMPT_RT or similar real-time operating systems (e.g., QNX)
- Strong understanding of Linux device trees, scheduling, memory management, and multicore ARM SoCs
- Experience with interprocess/intercore communication, message passing, and robotic middleware (e.g., ROS 2, FastDDS, CycloneDDS, Zenoh)
- Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with development toolchains, including compilers, linkers, debuggers, and static analysis tools
- Familiarity with container technologies and runtimes (e.g., Docker, containerd, OverlayFS)
Nice to have
- Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, CANOpen)
- Knowledge of ARM SIMD/NEON architecture extensions
- Proficiency in additional programming languages (e.g. Python, Rust, Golang)
- Expertise with multi-language build systems (e.g. Bazel, Bob)
- Experience with Hypervisors (e.g. QNX Hypervisor, Jailhouse, Xen)
Worth weighing
- Focus on real-time systems may limit exposure to broader software engineering practices
- Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability and resilience
- No specific salary or benefits information provided
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Listed by Maven Robotics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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