Embedded Software Engineer III, Kernel

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Embedded Software Engineer III, Kernel in USA

Flock
Full time
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USA
08/20/2026
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Remote

Responsibilities

Develop low-level drivers and customize the embedded operating system and Linux kernel.
Perform system bring-up, bootloader development and customization, and BSP bring-up.
Implement and debug kernel-space software on physical aviation devices.
Run CI builds and deploy stable operating system builds directly to hardware.
Collaborate with electrical engineering, QA, cloud teams, internal stakeholders, senior engineers, and external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
At least 2 years of embedded software development experience on consumer devices.
Practical experience with embedded Linux systems, including platforms such as Yocto and BuildRoot.
Solid programming skills in C and C++.
Experience with Linux kernel internals, including memory management, power management, and IRQ handling.
Experience developing Linux kernel drivers for SPI, I2C, and UART.
Familiarity with bootloader development, customization, and early bring-up concepts.
Experience with Audio Digital Signal Processor firmware and Qualcomm chipset bring-up is preferred.
Knowledge of Qualcomm proprietary subsystems, OpenWRT, TCP/IP, and D-Bus is preferred.

Benefits

Starting base salary of $130,000-$160,000 plus Flock stock options.
Hub-based work prioritizes candidates in Atlanta and Boston, with in-person collaboration; remote work is available only when specified in the posting.
Equal opportunity employer with disability accommodation support.

Salary: $130k - $160k/yr

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