Embedded Software Engineer (Camera & Driver Platform)
AuterionZurich, Switzerland · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Auterion builds a cutting-edge operating system for autonomous robotic systems that empower a diverse range of platforms to perform surveillance, reconnaissance, defense, inspection, mapping and logistics tasks. Our industry-leading software drives the adoption of robotic fleets and is recognized by the U.S. government as the future standard for its drone programs.
You'll join our Computer Vision team, working on AuterionOS at the application level: camera data streaming, multi-sensor synchronization, and pipeline architecture. You'll work daily with Linux on embedded hardware, C++, Python and Bash, alongside a friendly, engaged engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Work within the Computer Vision Team and collaborate with other teams (hardware development & customer-facing).
- Design, build and maintain camera data pipelines on AuterionOS - streaming, multi-sensor sync, and pipeline architecture.
- Add features, solve bugs, write tests and improve the performance of software components running on AuterionOS, Auterion’s custom embedded Linux distribution.
- Ensure that the team’s products work reliably in platforms used by internal and external customers.
- Propose new software solutions and take ownership of the implementation. Your technical expertise will have a huge impact on bringing Auterion’s drone products to market.
- Contribute to internal documentation and the public knowledge base; join stand-ups and release planning.
Qualifications and Skills
- B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
- 2+ years of experience writing object-oriented C++ and/or Python code in a professional setting.
- Extensive experience working with embedded architectures, including cross-compilation, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Solid Linux fundamentals — kernel basics, systemd, device drivers, device tree, bootloaders (u-boot).
- Comfortable managing Docker environments and Debian packaging.
- Experience with video streaming technologies (MIPI CSI, gstreamer).
- Bonus: electrical engineering experience, familiarity with schematics and the instrumentation required to debug communication over I2C, SPI, UART, CAN bus.
- Bonus: experience with NXP i.MX and NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
- Bonus: ROS1/ROS2 experience
- A product-oriented and hands-on mindset, with an eagerness to drive forward project initiatives, pulling in resources from across the organization.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours & hybrid workplace
- Stock Options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension plan
- Car parking
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Flyday Friday - Fly a drone (1/x month)
- Regular team social
About Auterion
We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.
At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.
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