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 that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world’s most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are: 

• MOSA.ic: LYNX MOSA.ic™ is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), it provides a flexible foundation for building secure, scalable, and certifiable edge systems.
• LYNX MOSA.ic.AI: LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI to operate predictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity. 
• CoreSuite 2.0: CoreSuite 2.0 is Lynx’s safety-critical GPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems. It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
• Services: Lynx Services is Lynx’s professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, and maintain safety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support, reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.

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.