Position
The Linux Systems Engineer owns the operating environments that run robotic platforms and supporting infrastructure. This role builds, configures, hardens, and maintains Linux systems across embedded devices, edge compute, and on-prem or cloud servers. You will manage deployments, networking, system performance, security controls, and automation pipelines that ensure reliability at scale. Success requires deep Linux expertise, strong scripting and automation skills, and comfort debugging low-level system issues. This role is for engineers who thrive close to the ground level and enable everything else to run.
Primary duties include:
- Design, configure, and maintain Yocto (or similar build systems like Buildroot) layers and recipes to produce customized, optimized, and secure Linux images for various robotic hardware platforms (ARM64 architectures).
- Troubleshoot and integrate new hardware components, device drivers, and peripheral interfaces into the embedded Linux images.
- Manage and customize bootloaders and Linux kernels for specific system requirements and performance tuning.
- Implement and maintain Over-the-Air (OTA) system- and application-level update mechanisms for field-deployed robots.
- Implement security hardening measures at the OS and kernel level for embedded systems.
- Maintain and provision Linux workstations and virtual environments used by the software development team.
- Develop automation scripts to streamline developer setup and toolchain consistency.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Linux Systems Engineering, with a strong focus on embedded systems or hardware-software integration.
- Deep, hands-on experience using and customizing the Yocto Project for production environments (building custom images, recipes, layers, and managing metadata).
- Administration skills in Linux, including kernel configuration, filesystem management, and network troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation, testing, and system utilities.
- Solid understanding of hardware interfaces, device drivers, and cross-compilation processes for various architectures (ARM64 a plus).
Salary Range: $120,000.00-160,000.00 per year
The salary range for this role is an estimate and reflects base salary only. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and business needs. Full-time offers also include highly competitive equity as part of Asylon’s total compensation package. In addition, Asylon provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Comprehensive Benefits – medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement savings plans – Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Income Protection – Asylon offers life and disability insurance for all team members
Generous Time Off – Competitive flexible PTO plans
Relocation Assistance – Available subject to role eligibility
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62. This includes U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees. Yes or No
Experience:
- Linux Systems Engineering : 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person, Norristown, PA
