[Hiring] Associate Linux Engineer @ACL Digital

Role Description

As an Associate Engineer - Systems on our team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of embedded Linux systems software under the guidance of senior engineers and your manager. You may be assigned to Kernel Sustaining, Board Support Packages, Feature Development, User Space Sustaining, Tool Chain, or general Systems work based on team needs and your growth interests.

In your daily job you will:

• Complete assigned tasks including bug fixes, small features, tests, and documentation with direction from your team lead or mentor
• Participate in code reviews, standups, and sprint ceremonies to learn team practices and deliver quality work
• Use version control (Git), follow coding standards, and document your changes
• Build skills in Linux systems development—kernel, user space, BSP, toolchain, or feature implementation—depending on your team assignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–2 years of software engineering or relevant internship/academic project experience
• Some experience with C or C++ and a willingness to work in both as needed
• Basic familiarity with Linux or embedded systems concepts
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (design, implement, test, review, document)
• Ability to read and write C and/or C++ with guidance
• Basic use of version control (Git): clone, branch, commit, push, pull requests
• Ability to follow build and test instructions and run existing automation
• Basic debugging (e.g., reading logs, using printfs/debugger with direction)
• Willingness to learn team-specific tools (e.g., kernel tools, Yocto, GDB, build systems)
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer, now, or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Must be a local resident of Greater Austin, TX

Requirements

• Eagerness to learn: Willingness to grow in one or more of kernel sustaining, BSP, feature development, user space, systems, or tool chain with mentorship and training
• Foundational technical ability: Ability to read and write C/C++, use Git, follow build and test procedures, and debug with guidance
• Collaboration: Ability to work in a distributed team across US, Romania, and India, ask questions, and communicate progress and blockers clearly

Benefits

• Quality and timeliness of assigned tasks (bugs, small features, tests, docs)
• Code review participation and responsiveness to feedback
• Progress on onboarding and use of mentorship
• Collaboration and communication within the team
• Consistency and reliability (builds, tests, deliverables)