Embedded Linux Platform Engineer

• Execute and maintain the Jetson OS image build process for NVIDIA AGX Orin and AGX Thor platforms using established procedures and runbooks
• Perform systematic validation of OS images prior to release, including boot verification, driver validation, peripheral testing, and system stability checks
• Triage and fulfill requests to upgrade OS components including kernel, BSP, drivers, and system packages, ensuring compatibility with supported hardware platforms
• Diagnose and resolve OS-level issues including build failures, boot problems, driver incompatibilities, and hardware initialization issues
• Perform firmware flashing, hardware bring-up activities, and serial console debugging on embedded hardware platforms
• Maintain and improve documentation for build and validation workflows and contribute to process improvements that streamline or automate repetitive tasks
• Develop and maintain scripts (Bash or Python) to support build automation, log analysis, and validation processes
• Collaborate with robotics and platform engineering teams to support OS readiness for current and future hardware platforms
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience supporting Linux systems, embedded Linux platforms, or embedded hardware environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems including kernel fundamentals, package management, systemd, boot loaders, and device trees
• Experience working with embedded or edge hardware platforms including firmware flashing, system bring-up, and hardware debugging
• Experience troubleshooting build failures, driver issues, and OS-level system problems
• Scripting proficiency using Bash and/or Python for automation and diagnostics
• Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem (JetPack SDK, Linux for Tegra BSP, CUDA toolkit) preferred
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
• Pass a post-offer background verification

Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem (JetPack SDK, Linux for Tegra BSP, CUDA toolkit)

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Quarterly bonus program
• 15-days of accrued PTO
• 9 company paid holidays
• Multiple options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance