Lead Linux Software Engineer

The role is based in the Kyiv region, and we will expect you to work full-time in the office. We have a shuttle service from the nearest metro station.

About the Job

As Lead Linux Software Engineer, you will be a key part of our System Architecture team to develop and maintain the Linux-based systems powering our unmanned aerial vehicles at Quantum-Systems. Together with our World-Class-Team, currently 3 team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies.

You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Flight Testing departments to integrate hardware, third-party software, and onboard applications into a high-performance Linux platform.

Providing a reliable, scalable, and mission-critical software environment is essential to Quantum-Systems – your mission will have a powerful impact.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Lead a team of linux engineers

• Maintaining existing as well as creating new Linux applications on the unmanned aircraft

• Designing and coordinating interfaces between teams, documenting the architecture and design decisions

• Integration of hardware and 3rd-party software into the Linux system, aligning with suppliers and other teams

• Testing of existing and new applications. This includes writing unit tests, integration tests, functional tests, and acceptance tests

• Analyzing logs from flights, both from test flights as well as real-world customer issues

• Debugging and finding solutions for software and hardware issues related to the Linux system

• Maintaining and extending the build system, pipeline, and tooling. Creating releases with release notes

• Working in an agile environment and following the defined development process

What you bring to the team:

• 2+ years of leading experience in Linux software development, preferably in embedded or robotics systems

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ (14 or newer) with proven experience developing Linux applications

• Understanding of Linux internals, including system services, device trees, and kernel modules

• Experience with cross-compilation, Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build systems

• Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, strace, perf) and log analysis

• Familiarity with testing methodologies, including writing and executing unit, integration, and system-level tests

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and release management

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug both software and hardware integration issues

• Proficiency in technical documentation, including interface definitions and architectural decisions

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines

• English Intermediate+

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with middleware and interface standards such as DDS, MAVLink, CAN, or Ethernet

• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization

• Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment

• Exposure to real-time Linux or safety-critical software development is a plus

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We Stand with Ukraine

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• We push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.

About us:

Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors.