Embedded Linux Platform Engineer — Jetson OS Build & Validation

Job overview

The Embedded Linux Platform Engineer role is in-office in Redmond, WA, with an annual hiring range typically of $111,000–$121,000 and a full range extending to $132,000, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression. Sigma Design provides product development, engineering, and manufacturing services to clients. The engineer maintains the Jetson OS image build, validation, and publishing process for NVIDIA AGX Orin and AGX Thor robotics platforms. This work ensures reliable, hardware-compatible operating system images are available to support robotics software development.

What you'll do

• Execute and maintain Jetson OS image builds for NVIDIA AGX Orin and AGX Thor using established procedures
• validate images through boot, driver, peripheral, and stability checks
• triage OS component upgrade requests
• diagnose OS-level build, boot, driver, and hardware initialization issues
• perform firmware flashing, hardware bring-up, and serial console debugging
• maintain workflow documentation
• develop Bash or Python scripts for automation and diagnostics
• collaborate with robotics and platform engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded linux platform engineer

jetson os

nvidia agx orin

agx thor

redmond wa

sigma design

in-office

linux

bash

python

robotics platforms

$111,000–$132,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15 days accrued PTO, nine company-paid holidays, medical and dental insurance options, and voluntary vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience. Three years of relevant experience is preferred. Occasional travel to other facilities, clients, or suppliers may be required.

About the employer

Sigma Design is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.