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Senior Platform Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Matic Robots· Software
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Menlo Park, CA$160k - $240kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior-level Embedded Linux Engineer to join the Platform team on the ground floor (pre-launch) with high impact potential, focusing on low-level driver/kernel work and interfacing with perception algorithms on-device.

Responsibilities

  • Develop core device systems software and functionality from the ground up
  • Enable mechanical engineering and other teams by building a robust software stack that interacts with firmware, motors, sensors and other software agents
  • Work with both EE and software teams to ensure feature feasibility & functionality
  • Perform root cause analysis of system crashes and hardware failures
  • Identify bugs & bottlenecks to improve system performance
  • Develop and debug pipelines for data from cameras and other sensors
  • Be an integral member of our small software team

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industry experience
  • Strong familiarity with userspace Linux programming and conventions & working knowledge of Linux kernel internals
  • Deep experience in multi-threaded C
  • Familiarity with a systems scripting language, such as Shell or Python
  • Knowledge of common communication protocols (e.g. USB, RS232, TCP/IP/HTTP)
  • Experience with working on C, or C++ microcontroller firmware is a big plus
  • Comfort with a fast-paced, startup atmosphere -- you don’t shy away from the hard work
  • High level of maturity, ownership, and pride in your work

Skills

Required:Embedded LinuxC/C++Scripting (Shell/Python)Communication Protocols
Nice to have:Firmware (C/C++)

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage
  • access to a 401(k) plan
  • equity through the company’s discretionary equity program
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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