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If you want to work at the cutting edge of autonomy and robotics with a company that’s poised for major impact and growth, we want to hear from you.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nBuild and maintain custom Linux images for on-board autonomy computers, including bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem configuration.\n\nConfigure, customize, and patch the Linux kernel, develop custom device drivers, and manage device trees for target hardware.\n\nImplement system security features (secure boot, encryption, firewall rules) and optimize memory, boot time, and CPU utilization.\n\nBuild automation scripts and test frameworks in Python or Bash, and integrate them with CI.\n\nCollaborate with hardware team: define requirements, read schematics, bring up new boards, and debug with oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and JTAG.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.\n\nEmbedded software development experience in Linux environments.\n\nStrong proficiency in C and/or C++.\n\nDeep knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, device trees, and user-space/kernel-space interactions.\n\nHands-on experience with bring-up and debugging of high-speed hardware interfaces like PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, USB 3.x.\n\nWorking knowledge of low-speed peripheral protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) and DMA-based data movement.\n\nProficiency with debugging tools (GDB, JTAG, logic and protocol analyzers) and version control and CI/CD practices (Git, Jenkins or similar).\n\nNice to Have:\n\nNVIDIA Jetson platforms (JetPack, L4T) or comparable system bring-up.\n\nHands-on experience with the Yocto Project and BitBake build engine.\n\nReal-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT), scheduling and latency analysis, or RTOS experience.\n\nBare-metal or RTOS microcontroller firmware (STM32 or similar ARM Cortex-M), including peripheral configuration and DMA.\n\nCamera and sensor pipeline work: V4L2 driver development, image sensor bring-up, and timestamp synchronization.\n\nHigh-rate, high-throughput inter-process communication.\n\nAviation, automotive, robotics, or other safety-critical systems experience.\n\nWhy Tycho.AI\n\nBe part of a rapidly scaling startup defining the future of autonomous intelligence.\n\nCollaborative, high-trust culture that values innovation, execution, and continuous learning.\n\nCompetitive salary, meaningful equity, and generous benefits package.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:\n\nTycho AI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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