Linux Software Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Linux Software Engineer , you will be a key part of our System Architecture team to develop and maintain the Linux-based systems powering our unmanned aerial vehicles at Quantum-Systems. Together with our World-Class-Team, currently 3 team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies.

What is your Day to Day Mission

• Maintaining existing as well as creating new Linux applications on the unmanned aircraft.
• Designing and coordinating interfaces between teams, documenting the architecture and design decisions.
• Integration of hardware and 3rd-party software into the Linux system, aligning with suppliers and other teams.
• Testing of existing and new applications. This includes writing unit tests, integration tests, functional tests, and acceptance tests.
• Analyzing logs from flights, both from test flights as well as real-world customer issues.
• Debugging and finding solutions for software and hardware issues related to the Linux system.
• Maintaining and extending the build system, pipeline, and tooling. Creating releases with release notes.
• Working in an agile environment and following the defined development process.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor's or Master's 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 both 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.
• Familiarity with middleware and interface standards such as DDS, MAVLink, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization.
• Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Exposure to real-time Linux or safety-critical software development is a plus.

Our Benefits

• Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.
• Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.
• Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.
• Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.
• Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.
• Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but celebrate our successes together.
• Lunch-Card: Be powerful with delicious energy, daily lunch budget is sponsored.
• Company Shuttle: Enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Pasing in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday.