Senior Embedded Linux Engineer (m/f/d)

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer (m/f/d)The future of AI computing is light, not electrons. At Q.ANT, we are building photonic processing systems that compute with light—delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and high-performance computing. As Senior Embedded Linux Engineer (m/f/d), you take technical ownership of our embedded Linux stack: from custom Linux images and kernel/device drivers to production-ready field deployments.

You'll work with technologies such as Yocto, PetaLinux, and Zephyr RTOS, actively shaping the interface between photonic hardware and software.Your Impact & ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the in-house embedded Linux stack and embedded software for our photonic AI acceleratorsDevelop and maintain custom Linux images (Yocto/PetaLinux) as well as kernel and device driversInterface on-chip and off-chip components via MMIO, AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, and UART under real-time requirementsDefine and develop host-Linux-based components, including Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) tasks in the Linux host systemEstablish best practices, tools, and methods for building custom Linux and embedded software solutionsCoach and develop junior and mid-level engineersCollaborate closely with R&D software engineers, processor architects, and digital design engineersEnsure successful bring-ups and field deploymentsYour ProfileM.Sc./M.Eng. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; equivalent industry experience also considered3+ years of hands-on experience building custom Linux images and device drivers3+ years of experience in low-level software development and RTOSDeep understanding of the Linux build systemHands-on experience interfacing on-chip and off-chip components via MMIO, AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, UARTUnderstanding of services design in a Linux environmentSolid command of C/C++ and Python; experience with Yocto and/or PetaLinuxExperience with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologyWhy Us?Work on the leading edge: Photonic AI acceleration technologies that will define the next decade of computing - already validated in production HPC environmentsMake impact at scale: Help solve one of computing's biggest challenges—making growing demand in compute and sustainability go hand in handOwn your work from day one: Broad autonomy and decision authority with direct impact on product success and the future of AI infrastructureFast-track your growth: Work on challenges with few industry precedents—every problem you solve becomes new institutional knowledge and potentially industry-defining IPWorld-class team: Collaborate alongside a passionate, international, cross-functional team of experts in photonics, processor design, and AI systemsDirect access to leadership: Work closely with the company's founders, including CEO Dr. Michael Förtsch, and advisory board members who shaped the semiconductor industry (ARM, Intel, Infineon)Collaborative culture: Innovative work environment that values technical excellence, open communication, and pragmatic problem-solvingBe part of history: Join at the inflection point where photonic computing transitions from research to mainstream—your contributions will shape this transformation