Job Description Alare Technologies is a team delivering the best solutions for today’s complex unmanned aircraft challenges. We are seeking a talented Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a professional with 3+ years of experience in producing high-quality, robust, embedded software. Experience with Embedded Linux is a must. Come help be part of emerging small, unmanned aircraft technology!

This position is responsible for development of embedded software and requires the ability to work closely with hardware engineers on developing software for embedded devices. This candidate should have experience implementing best practice methods and techniques for all phases of software development, documentation, and version control.

Job Duties

• Develop flight software applications running on embedded linux platforms for unmanned aircraft
• Collaborate with hardware engineering to bring up new boards, integrate device drivers, and validate interfaces between software and electronics.
• Maintain board support package software for embedded linux platforms
• Create reliable software solutions in compliance with internal and external requirements
• Plan and execute software testing at the module, subsystem, and system levels using automated tools, simulation frameworks, and structured test procedures
• Support deployment, configuration, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance of software across a distributed fleet of embedded devices
• System-level debugging and root cause analysis across hardware and software

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Applicant must have strong skills in the following:

• Proficiency developing embedded Linux applications in C/C++, with Python and Bash for tooling and test scripting
• Familiarity with concurrent, multi‑process design and service management using systemd
• Practical understanding of networking fundamentals and communication patterns, including TCP/UDP, IPC, and messaging frameworks such as ZeroMQ
• Hands‑on experience with Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and device‑tree configuration on custom boards

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

A requirement of the position is US Person status (citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence).