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

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> Responsibilities: - Own the OS lifecycle: build, adapt, pack

- **Company:** NavVis (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/navvis)
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Embedded Linux, C, C++, Python, Kernel development, Debian, Ubuntu, ARM architecture, Systemd, D-Bus, V4L2, OpenGL, Vulkan, ROS, CI/CD, Hardware abstraction
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-11
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-11
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/navvis/jobs/4943654101 (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/senior-embedded-linux-platform-engineer-fmd-navvis

## 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.

## FAQ

- **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.

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