Software Engineer - Embedded NixOS

About the role

You'll work on embedded Linux and NixOS system development, focusing on setting up, deploying, and debugging embedded NixOS systems. This includes both small-scale R&D work and large-scale production military hardware, including recce-strike drones deployed in Ukraine.

What you'll do

• Set up, deploy, and debug embedded NixOS systems for R&D and production environments
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems for military hardware applications
• Work on system-level programming and debugging using tools like gdb and strace
• Implement OS-level security engineering solutions in Linux ecosystems
• Handle network protocol implementation and configuration

What you'll need

• Deep knowledge of GNU/Linux system development including bootloaders and C calling conventions
• Excellent knowledge and experience with NixOS in FOSS or professional contexts
• Experience with low-level/system programming in C, C++, or preferably Rust
• Knowledge of embedded Linux technologies like kernel development, device trees, ARM architectures
• Understanding of network protocols including IP, TCP, UDP, TLS, Wireguard
• Knowledge of OS-level security engineering including UEFI Secure Boot, LUKS, dm-verity

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience porting NixOS to pre-existing embedded systems
• Professional experience with safety critical embedded systems in aerospace
• Experience with traditional embedded Linux development like Yocto or Android/AOSP
• Knowledge of cross-compilation setup for Nix packages
• Experience developing and debugging UEFI systems

What they offer

• Focus on outcomes rather than time-tracking
• Competitive compensation and stock options
• Relocation support
• Social and education allowances
• Regular company events across Europe
• Hands-on onboarding program building company-wide tooling