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Lead, Platform Software

HQ💼 Full-time💰 $198,000–$198,000🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead and build the foundational embedded software platform (Linux distribution, kernel, bootloader, runtime, SDK) powering Neros' unmanned systems.

Role type

Senior hands-on IC lead, embedded platform engineering

Builds

Embedded Linux distribution, BSPs, kernel, bootloader, common runtime, libraries, cross-compile toolchain, and SDK

Domain

Defense technology, embedded systems, unmanned aerial systems (UAS)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Hands-on team leadership, embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot), kernel/BSP development, bootloader expertise, SDK design, architecture decision-making, CI/CD implementation, code review

Preferred skills

Building embedded platforms from scratch, MCU/RTOS experience, Bazel build systems, real-time/safety-critical systems, prototype-to-production lifecycle

Technologies

Linux, Yocto, Buildroot, Bazel, C/C++, embedded toolchains

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Platform Software engineering team, own the platform roadmap and delivery, maintain stable interfaces for dependent teams, make hard architecture calls, uphold engineering quality practices, review platform code and own architecture

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management

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