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Skyways · 3 months ago

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Skyways is a fast-growing startup focused on innovative air transportation solutions, including autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. The Embedded Linux Software Engineer will play a crucial role in developing embedded systems, designing and debugging low-level software that controls critical hardware components.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop robust embedded software and drivers for custom hardware platforms running on Linux
Integrate and port Linux kernels and board support packages (BSPs) for new hardware designs
Debug complex software issues at the system level, including bootloader, kernel, and driver problems
Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and resolve hardware/software integration challenges
Write and maintain documentation for software design and architecture

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++Linux operating systemVersion control (Git)Scripting languagesReal-time operating systems (RTOS)Communication protocolsAerospace experienceRobotics experienceAutomotive experience

Required

5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash
Extensive experience with the Linux operating system, including kernel-level development, device drivers, and system programming
Proficiency with version control systems (Git)

Preferred

Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, CAN)
Experience in the aerospace, robotics, or automotive industries

Company

Skyways

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Skyways designs and manufactures long-range autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft systems for logistics and operational efficiency.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
http://skyways.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$58.12M
Key Investors
Leonid Capital PartnersAFWERX
2025-06-26Debt Financing· $5M
2025-06-09Grant· $37M
2021-12-03Series A· $15M

Leadership Team

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Charles Acknin
Co-Founder & CEO
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Recent News

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2025-08-21
FinSMEs
Skyways Receives $5M Debt Facility
2025-06-28
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