Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

About the position

CACI is currently seeking an Embedded Linux focused software engineer with a background working with embedded processors and operating systems to join our Mastodon Design team in Rochester, NY! We specialize in designing and building hardware and software to meet our customers' requirements. We focus on offering devices that can be fielded immediately to meet the mission needs that lie directly ahead. Size, weight, power, and packaging are of paramount importance in everything we design and build. Our expertise allows us to rapidly provide these solutions in specialized electronic/mechanical design, embedded & application-level software, reverse engineering & protocol analysis, and RF signals exploitation and communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software for custom hardware platforms
• Configure and customize Linux kernel, bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and build systems (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot)
• Develop and debug device drivers, board support packages (BSP), and middleware
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring-up new boards and support hardware integration
• Optimize system performance, memory usage, and boot times
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues (kernel panics, hardware interactions, etc.)
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration efforts
• Maintain documentation and ensure software quality through best development practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded Linux development
• Proficient in C/C++ with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with Linux kernel customization, driver development, and system-level debugging
• Strong experience developing a variety of applications on real-time, multi-threaded embedded systems
• Experience with build systems like Yocto Project, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• US citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Strong understanding of hardware-software interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, etc.)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Linux environment development on ARMs, Zynq, and Texas Instruments platform
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker on embedded systems)

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits