Bots Unlimited ยท 1 week ago
Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelBots Unlimited is a San Antonio based product development and hardware company that designs, produces, and supports high performance technology for drones, robotics, automation, and edge AI systems. The Senior Embedded Linux Engineer will contribute to full-stack embedded development, integrating high-performance camera sensors and real-time subsystems on modern embedded Linux platforms.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and low-level system software for embedded compute platforms, wireless modules, and custom MIPI image sensors
Build and integrate software stacks for Wi-Fi and RF communication modules, including power management, firmware bring-up, and regulatory tuning
Port and debug embedded Linux builds on Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms (Yocto, AOSP experience a plus)
Work with device trees, bootloaders, and system bring-up for new hardware platforms
Perform hardware-software integration, including camera tuning, I2C/SPI debug, and scope/logic analyzer work
Collaborate with hardware and mechanical teams to validate new designs and support board bring-up
Support integration and troubleshooting efforts for customers using our hardware, including driver-level debugging and system-level recommendations
Troubleshoot and optimize embedded systems for performance, stability, and RF compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Strong experience with Linux kernel development, kernel module creation, and driver debugging
Solid understanding of MIPI CSI interfaces, camera sensor integration, and V4L2 pipeline
Familiarity with wireless driver stacks (Wi-Fi/BT), including wpa_supplicant/hostapd and RF tuning
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux platforms (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, NXP i.MX, or similar)
Proficient with embedded toolchains, cross-compiling, and kernel/u-boot customization
Comfortable working with hardware prototypes, schematics, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Eligibility to work in the U.S
Preferred
Experience with custom PCB bring-up and low-level hardware debugging
Familiarity with sensor initialization via I2C/SPI and power sequencing
Exposure to antenna tuning or RF compliance testing for wireless modules
Experience with camera tuning (gain, exposure, white balance) or GStreamer pipelines
Proficiency with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux build automation
Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers, bootloader recovery, or automated hardware tests
Knowledge of edge AI model deployment
Familiarity with USB gadget drivers, PCIe or SDIO peripherals, or low-level protocol analyzers
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plans
100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums
Automatic 401k employer contribution with vesting
Paid vacation and personal time off
11 Paid holidays
5 days of sick leave
Welcoming and friendly work environment
Respect of work-life balance
Company
Bots Unlimited
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase