Role: Embedded Linux Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Work Experience: 2–5 yrs

Role Description:
Pixxel is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Embedded Linux Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will drive the design of cutting-edge payload systems for Pixxel’s satellites from concept to production while ensuring that they meet the required standards. This role requires a strong understanding of embedded programming, operating systems (Linux, RTOS, etc.), and build systems (Yocto, PetaLinux, etc.).

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Closely collaborate with systems engineers to define the specifications, lead the software design/implementation, and integrate/validate software in a larger system.

• Mentor/coach engineers in the team to drive outcomes.

• Translate mission requirements and various satellite subsystem requirements into reliable flight software for Pixxel’s satellites.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2–5 years of hands-on software design and development experience on complex embedded computing platforms.

• Strong in C/C++ programming, data structures and algorithms

• Well-versed with RTOS/Linux and ARM/RISC-V processor architecture

• Hands-on experience in designing and debugging user and kernel space drivers

• Experience with build tools, board support packages, bootloaders, and memory management

• Good debugging skills using Software/Hardware debuggers.

• Experience with CI/ID and using version control software (preferably Git).

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Programming, or similar field

• Experience in designing safety/mission-critical products is a bonus

• Knowledge of, or experience with, any of the following is a plus

• AMD (previously Xilins), Microsemi, or related System on Chips (SoCs)

• Yocto

• Static analyzers and formal verification tools

Candidate Acumen:
A strong desire to work in a less-structured, high-growth, fast-paced start-up environment. The ideal candidate brings a track record of success in a similar role, strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage

• Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours

• Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit

• Relocation assistance

• Professional Mental Wellness services

• Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India)

• Employee Stock Options for all hires

About Pixxel

Pixxel is a space data company and spacecraft manufacturer redefining Earth observation with hyperspectral imaging. The company’s first three commercial hyperspectral satellites—Fireflies—deliver imagery at 5-meter resolution and 135+ spectral bands, providing 50x richer detail than traditional Earth observation systems and unlocking insights across agriculture, climate, energy, environment, and more.

Once fully deployed, Pixxel’s constellation of 18-24 satellites will capture imagery across up to 250 bands in VNIR and SWIR ranges, with a 40 km swath and daily global revisit capability. Pixxel’s most unique strength is its full-stack approach, integrating every layer of the value chain from satellite hardware and manufacturing to AI-powered analytics.

Pixxel’s satellite constellation is complemented by Aurora, its in-house Earth Observation Studio that simplifies satellite imagery analysis and democratises remote sensing for all. Designed to make hyperspectral data more accessible, Aurora by Pixxel combines high-frequency imagery with AI-powered tools to generate actionable insights, even for users without technical backgrounds. The third pillar of Pixxel’s ecosystem is its in-house satellite manufacturing capability. Beyond building its own spacecraft, Pixxel also provides satellite systems and subsystems to other organisations. This dual capacity sets it apart in a sector where most companies focus on either payload design or data operations, but not both.

Pixxel’s team is young but deeply mission-aligned, with a culture rooted in curiosity, speed, and long-term thinking. As the company grows its constellation and expands Aurora, the focus remains on making space-based insights practical, scalable, and genuinely helpful so that the health of the planet becomes measurable and action becomes possible.

Pixxel was the only Indian startup selected for the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator in Los Angeles and has been recognised in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Via Satellite’s Top Innovators list.

For more information, see ourCareers page or follow Pixxel onLinkedIn andX/Twitter.

Culture

Pixxel is an organization where we enable our employees to work on world-changing problems that they are passionate about, and a place where they can be their best selves day in and day out while ensuring they have fun every day.

Central to our employee-first ethos is a commitment to ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. We nurture a healthy and supportive work environment where we prioritise well-being and growth in all aspects of life

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