Senior Embedded Linux Developer

Company Overview : Dedroneis the worlds most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrones comprehensive command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling good drones to fly. By leveraging AI / ML Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused pane-of-glass. Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud Dedrone customers can easily detect track identify analyze and mitigate drone threats.

Your Impact

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Developer to lead the design development and maintenance of Linux-based systems for ARM64 embedded platforms. This position is ideal for an engineer passionate about secure efficient and maintainable embedded systems running Debian- or Ubuntu-based operating systems.

What Youll Do

Location : Kassel

Reports to : Kai Baumgart Director of RF Engineering

• Develop and maintain custom Linux OS builds for ARM64 embedded platforms.
• Manage and maintain Debian-based distributions including creation and maintenance of .deb packages.
• Implement system hardening and security best practices for embedded Linux.
• Optimize system performance boot time and reliability across hardware configurations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on system integration and validation.
• Automate build deployment and maintenance processes using bash scripting and Linux toolchains.
• Contribute to kernel configuration and driver development as needed.

What You Bring

Preferred Qualifications

Work Location : This role is based out of our Kassel office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Dedrone we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrones impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1