Sr. Embedded Software Developer

Job Title: Sr. Embedded Software Developer

Location: Remote  

Pay Range: $130,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions that redefine the economics of developing, deploying, and maintaining high assurance, mission critical edge platforms. These secure edge computing solutions are designed to drive innovation and operational excellence in today’s most demanding environments. From advancing aerospace and defense capabilities to transforming commercial and industrial systems, Lynx collaborates across a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure, to deliver tailored, high assurance solutions aligned with specific mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are: 

• LYNX MOSA.ic: A software platform that can include a LYNX safety-critical real-time operating system. MOSA.ic's modular design provides robust support for multicore processing. It allows different operating systems and applications of different criticality levels to be run on separate cores for improved performance, reliability, and security.
• CoreSuite 2.0: A suite of graphics libraries and tools that enable GPU hardware acceleration for both graphics and "GPU Compute", supporting applications such as machine learning and AI processing in edge devices.
• MOSA.ic.SCA and Vigiles, tools that provide Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Common Vulnerabilities Exposure (CVE) management for embedded Linux-based and other applications.
• Software development services for high-reliability applications that can include initial setup of a "DevSecOps" development environment, software application development, and long-term product lifecycle management. 

The Role

We are seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Developer to drive the technical direction, architecture, and implementation of our LynxOS-178 RTOS and hypervisor features for our Mosaic platform per customer needs. This role requires deep expertise in driver development, virtualization across x86 and ARM architectures, as well as the ability to influence product roadmaps, guide cross-functional teams, and tackle the most complex technical challenges. You will be instrumental in ensuring our LynxOS-178 RTOS and hypervisor solutions meet the demanding performance, scalability, and safety-critical requirements of aerospace, defense, industrial, and edge markets.

Key Responsibilities

·        Develop and maintain software for embedded systems, ensuring real-time performance and reliability. 

·        Integrate, develop, and optimize core hypervisor components with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.

·        Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues, including differentiating hardware vs. software challenges.

·        Ensure integration with RTOS, Linux, and mixed-criticality applications within Mosaic.

·        Explore emerging technologies in virtualization, isolation, and mixed-criticality systems.

·        Mentor engineers across teams, developing future technical leaders within Lynx.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

·        5-8+ years of experience developing systems-level software, including virtualization, OS kernels, or hypervisors for x86/ARM.

·        Experience on at least one RTOS (e.g., LynxOS-178, VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS) or Linux kernel space development.

·        Experience with performance analysis (perf, ftrace) and packet capture (tcpdump/Wireshark) tools.

·        Strong debugging skills in low-level system software and ability to resolve complex performance and reliability issues.

·        Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

·        Expert proficiency in C/C++ with working knowledge of x86/ARM assembly for low-level tasks.

·        Deep understanding of x86 and ARM architectures, including virtualization extensions.

·        Proven track record architecting and implementing hypervisor technologies (e.g., KVM, Xen, VMware, Hyper-V) at the source code level.

·        Familiarity with modern development workflows (CI/CD, DevSecOps) as applied to low-level systems software.

·        Demonstrated leadership—driving technical decisions and mentoring engineers.

·        Must be a US Citizen.

·        25% travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.

·        Exposure to safety-critical development processes (DO-178C, ISO 26262) is a plus, particularly as applied to virtualization or systems software

·        Experience developing Linux device drivers and bootloaders. 

·        Experience contributing to or leading open-source hypervisor or virtualization projects.

·        Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence technical strategy across teams and stakeholders.

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including: 

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options 
• 401K with generous employer match 
• Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays 
• Remote work opportunities based on role 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Career growth and professional development opportunities 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.