Linux Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Salary: 44.000 - 81.000 € per year

Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

3+ years of experience in Linux software development, preferably in embedded or robotics systems

Strong proficiency in C/C++ (14 or newer), with proven experience developing Linux applications

Solid understanding of Linux internals, including system services, device trees, and kernel modules

Experience with cross-compilation, Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build systems

Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, strace, perf) and log analysis

Familiarity with testing methodologies, including writing and executing unit, integration, and system-level tests

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and release management

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug software and hardware integration issues

Proficiency in technical documentation, including interface definitions and architectural decisions

Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines

Fluent in English, both written and spoken

As a plus: Experience in aerospace, UAV, or automotive industries

As a plus: Familiarity with middleware and interface standards such as DDS, MAVLink, CAN, or Ethernet

As a plus: Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization

As a plus: Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment

As a plus: Exposure to real-time Linux or safety-critical software development

Responsibilities:

Maintain existing Linux applications on our unmanned aircraft and create new ones

Design and coordinate interfaces between teams, and document architecture and design decisions

Integrate hardware and third-party software into the Linux system, aligning with suppliers and other teams

Test existing and new applications, including writing unit, integration, functional, and acceptance tests

Analyze logs from test flights and real-world customer issues

Debug and find solutions for software and hardware issues related to the Linux system

Maintain and extend the build system, pipeline, and tooling, and create releases with release notes

Work in an agile environment and follow the defined development process

Technologies:

AI

CI/CD

Docker

Embedded

Ethernet

GIS

Git

Hardware

Support

Linux

Robotics

Security

Mobile

More:

As a Linux Software Engineer, you will be a key part of our System Architecture team, developing and maintaining the Linux-based systems powering our unmanned aerial vehicles. You will work with stakeholders from our Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Flight Testing departments to integrate hardware, third-party software, and onboard applications into a high-performance Linux platform. You will join a team currently comprising three members and help provide a reliable, scalable, mission-critical software environment. At Quantum Systems, we develop advanced autonomous systems for defense and security operations across multiple domains, powered by integrated software and AI. Our systems span aerial, ground, and naval robotics and serve security, defense, public safety, commercial, industrial, and GIS sectors. We value combined technical expertise and customer focus, and support individual and professional growth. Our benefits include a company pension scheme, flexible trust-based working hours, one flexible remote-work day per week, subsidized access to fitness and sports facilities, bike leasing, corporate discounts, employee events, a sponsored daily lunch budget, and a shuttle service between Laim in Munich and our location. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, value every perspective, and aim to create an environment where all employees can reach their full potential.

last updated 42 week of 2026