Firmware Engineer - Kernel Developer

As a Firmware Engineer - Kernel Developer at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining kernel drivers for our Android and Linux platforms. You'll engage in board bring-up on embedded ARM boards, design board support packages, and create RTOS microcontroller firmware that integrates with kernel modules, all while collaborating with other engineering teams.

Applicants for the Firmware Engineer - Kernel Developer role at Anduril Industries should possess at least 3 years of experience in Linux kernel module development, expertise in C programming, and familiarity with debugging using hardware schematics. Additionally, having experience in developing board support packages for custom hardware will be beneficial.

Candidates for the Firmware Engineer - Kernel Developer role at Anduril Industries should have experience interacting with kernel modules and building AOSP. Familiarity with low-level RTOS development on microcontrollers, as well as proficiency in languages like C++, Rust, or Python, is also advantageous.

At Anduril Industries, we believe in fostering professional growth. As a Firmware Engineer - Kernel Developer, you will have access to a professional development stipend, which can be used for training, conferences, or other educational opportunities. We encourage continuous learning and skill enhancement to keep our teams at the forefront of technology.

The work environment for a Firmware Engineer - Kernel Developer at Anduril Industries is collaborative and innovative, focused on addressing real-world challenges. You'll be working with a diverse group of talented individuals who share a passion for advancing defense technology, all within a supportive culture that values inclusivity.

Discuss specific projects or tasks where you designed or debugged Linux kernel modules. Highlight your familiarity with kernel APIs, device drivers you’ve worked on, and any challenges you faced during development.

Describe your debugging process, including tools and techniques you use, such as using printk for logging or leveraging GDB. Provide an example of a challenging debug session and how you resolved the issue.

Share your experience on board brings-up, including handling device trees, bootloaders, and verifying hardware connectivity. Emphasize any scripts or deployment steps that you have utilized.

Talk about coding standards you follow, such as code reviews, documentation practices, and how you use version control to maintain clean codebases. Provide a specific example where your code efficiency made a difference.

Provide details about the project, the hardware involved, and what unique challenges you faced while developing the board support package. Include how the outcome of the project positively impacted the end product.

Discuss any specific projects where you've built or customized Android Open Source Project (AOSP), the tools you used, and the any challenges you overcame along the way.

Describe your collaboration process with other teams, such as Electrical Engineering. Share an experience of integrating hardware and software and how you ensured seamless functionality.

Discuss your understanding of RTOS, provide examples of projects where you've implemented RTOS, and explain which features of RTOS you found most beneficial in those scenarios.

Talk about your approach to continuous learning, whether through professional development courses, industry conferences, or staying active in online communities. Mention specific resources or organizations you follow.

Share your passion for defense technology and how Anduril’s mission resonates with you. Discuss what you find appealing about the company's culture and the opportunity to work on innovative products that make a difference.