Senior Embedded Linux Platform Engineer (F/M/D) at NavVis

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Updated 2026-11-03, from our data and official sources.

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Own the OS lifecycle: build, adapt, package and release Debian/Ubuntu images (amd64 and ARM) and manage OTA/dual-boot/update mechanisms.
- Integrate kernel changes and coordinate kernel-userspace boundary work: apply patches, validate drivers and maintain hardware abstraction layers.
- Build and maintain system services and platform tooling (D-Bus daemons, system utilities) to enable field debugging and reliable device operation.
- Integrate media and graphics stacks (V4L2, OpenGL/Vulkan, vendor userspace blobs) and coordinate kernel/application teams for compatibility.
- Develop userspace modules for sensors (GNSS/GPS), timestamping, NTRIP forwarding and camera/media handling for real-time mapping.
- Maintain CI/CD pipelines for image builds and testing, and collaborate with embedded and application teams on releases.

Requirements:
- 5+ years in embedded Linux platform engineering with hands-on experience on ARM platforms.
- Strong C/C++ skills and experience working at the kernel/userspace boundary, including kernel patches and driver integration.
- Experience building Linux images, packaging for Debian/Ubuntu and managing update mechanisms at scale.
- Familiarity with systemd, D-Bus, V4L2, graphics stacks (OpenGL/Vulkan) and vendor userspace integration.
- Experience with sensor integration, GNSS/GPS, precise timestamping and camera pipeline troubleshooting (OpenCV level fixes).
- Comfortable working with CI/CD for firmware/OS builds and coordinating across firmware, kernel and application teams.

Responsibilities

You will own the OS lifecycle, including kernel integration, hardware abstraction, and system services for mobile mapping devices. Additionally, you will maintain CI pipelines and support the ROS-based mapping stack to ensure reliable performance in production.

Requirements

The role requires 5+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux development, specifically with ARM platforms and C/C++. You must demonstrate proficiency in kernel-userspace boundary work, image building, and system-level debugging.

Key skills

• Embedded Linux — in 6 other listings on The Stack
• C — in 42 other listings on The Stack
• C++ — in 127 other listings on The Stack
• Python — in 1173 other listings on The Stack
• Kernel development — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Debian — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Ubuntu — in 1 other listing on The Stack
• ARM architecture — in 5 other listings on The Stack
• Systemd
• D-Bus
• V4L2
• OpenGL
• Vulkan
• ROS
• CI/CD
• Hardware abstraction

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-03)

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Frequently asked questions about NavVis

Is this Senior Embedded Linux Platform Engineer (F/M/D) role still open?

It was posted on 2026-08-11. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check NavVis's site before applying.

Does NavVis offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on NavVis's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as Munich, Germany. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Embedded Linux, C, C++, Python, Kernel development, Debian, Ubuntu, ARM architecture, Systemd, D-Bus, V4L2, OpenGL, Vulkan, ROS, CI/CD, Hardware abstraction.