Senior Linux Software Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Inc. is looking for a Senior Linux Software Engineer to help build and sustain software for advanced analytical instrumentation systems. This onsite role in West Lafayette, IN focuses on embedded, Linux-based development across the full lifecycle, from instrument control and user interfaces to data processing and analytical algorithms.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and embedded systems across the software development lifecycle.
• Build end-to-end software solutions that span instrument control, user interfaces, data processing, and analytical algorithms.
• Implement user interface features, data analysis capabilities, and tools for instrument troubleshooting and debugging.
• Support new product development and sustain existing products through troubleshooting, enhancements, and defect resolution.
• Partner with engineering, scientific, project management, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Linux embedded engineering focus

You’ll apply hands-on experience with embedded Linux development, including Linux system configuration and scripting, build systems, kernel and driver work, and deployment/update mechanisms. The role emphasizes practical software architecture and maintaining reliable systems that support advanced instrumentation.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Hands-on embedded Linux experience, including Linux system configuration, Bash scripting, Yocto/BitBake, Linux kernel and driver development, device trees, U-Boot, software package management, and deployment/update frameworks such as SWUpdate.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and object-oriented software design.
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems and distributed architectures.
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming, debugging, and software security principles.
• Programming experience in C and C++; Rust experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required.

Helpful experience

• Experience with Blazor, WebSockets, and GraphQL.
• Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies.
• Experience with instrumentation control, scientific instruments, or mass spectrometry systems.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems and hardware integration.
• Experience using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in a development environment.

Citizenship requirement

US Citizenship is required for this position. Teledyne Technologies Inc. is unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future.

Technologies you may work with: Linux, Bash, Yocto/BitBake, Linux kernel, Linux drivers, device trees, U-Boot, software package management, SWUpdate, C#, .NET, object-oriented software design, Git, C, C++, Rust (plus), Blazor, WebSockets, GraphQL, Docker, containerization technologies, Agile, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).