Linux C​/C++ Engineer

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Staff Linux C/C++ Engineer

Office - San Diego, CA

Full time

R-4021

The Staff Linux C/C++ Engineer at Lytx is responsible for making strong contributions to the technical development of our embedded platforms. You will collaborate with hardware, product, server software, tech support and security teams to keep Lytx a leader in the Video Safety Telematics market. Together with the Device Software Team, you will help define the future state of our platform, and work with our cross-functional partners to drive the continued development of our market leading Video Telematics Recorders.

• You will think broadly about our complete integrated platform, starting at manufacturing, through provisioning, vehicle installation, operation and monitoring to ensure the Lytx Video Telematics Recorder Platform solves the right problems in the right ways
• You will evaluate frameworks, libraries, tools, operating systems, and third-party products to provide technical direction to the Embedded Software organization.
• You will develop and experiment with new software architectures to inform the next generation of our Embedded Platform
• You will advise on, design, and experiment with cloud-connected systems to improve overall customer experience through integrated monitoring
• You will experiment with and advise on process changes, build systems, and in-field monitoring systems to accelerate Embedded Software development on our 1M fielded Video Telematics Recorders
• You will work cross-functionally with the hardware engineering, field installation, product management, and technical support teams to ensure Lytx customers experience the highest standards of performance
• You will provide technical guidance and experience to solve challenging Embedded Software issues
• You will actively participate in technical peer reviews to ensure software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.

• 10+ years related experience developing commercial products
• Experience mentoring junior engineers, driving architecture decisions, and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong C/C++ development skills with a focus on embedded systems.
• Expert knowledge of Linux distributions, especially Yocto, for building custom embedded platforms.
• Experience with remote IoT devices and a solid understanding of connectivity challenges, security, and scalability.
• Proven ability in performance optimization and advanced debugging techniques.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, BLE).
• Strong motivation to work through engineering challenges
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FTO or PTO
• Employee Well-Being program
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Referral program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
• Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan. The expected hiring salary for this position is:

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