# Senior Embedded Linux Engineer (m/f/d) at Q.ANT

> Open job at Q.ANT in Stuttgart, Germany. Workplace: On-site.

Source: Germany Dev Jobs, https://germanydevjobs.com/jobs/q-ant-senior-embedded-linux-engineer-m-f-d-7x8grbz
Posted 7 July 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 10 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [Q.ANT](https://germanydevjobs.com/companies/q-ant)
- Location: Stuttgart, Germany
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- German: Not required
- Skills: C, C++, Linux, Python
- Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

#### Your mission

The future of AI computing is light, not electrons.
At **Q.ANT**, we are building photonic processing systems that compute with light—delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and high-performance computing.

As **Senior Embedded Linux Engineer (m/f/d)**, you take technical ownership of our embedded Linux stack: from custom Linux images and kernel/device drivers to production-ready field deployments. You'll work with technologies such as Yocto, PetaLinux, and Zephyr RTOS, actively shaping the interface between photonic hardware and software.

**Your Impact & Responsibilities**

- Define and own the in-house embedded Linux stack and embedded software for our photonic AI accelerators
- Develop and maintain custom Linux images (Yocto/PetaLinux) as well as kernel and device drivers
- Interface on-chip and off-chip components via MMIO, AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, and UART under real-time requirements
- Define and develop host-Linux-based components, including Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) tasks in the Linux host system
- Establish best practices, tools, and methods for building custom Linux and embedded software solutions
- Coach and develop junior and mid-level engineers
- Collaborate closely with R&D software engineers, processor architects, and digital design engineers
- Ensure successful bring-ups and field deployments

#### Your profile

- M.Sc./M.Eng. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; equivalent industry experience also considered
- 3+ years of hands-on experience building custom Linux images and device drivers
- 3+ years of experience in low-level software development and RTOS
- Deep understanding of the Linux build system
- Hands-on experience interfacing on-chip and off-chip components via MMIO, AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, UART
- Understanding of services design in a Linux environment
- Solid command of C/C++ and Python; experience with Yocto and/or PetaLinux
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodology.

#### Why us?

- **Work on the leading edge:** Photonic AI acceleration technologies that will define the next decade of computing - already validated in production HPC environments
- **Make impact at scale:** Help solve one of computing's biggest challenges—making growing demand in compute and sustainability go hand in hand
- **Own your work from day one:** Broad autonomy and decision authority with direct impact on product success and the future of AI infrastructure
- **Fast-track your growth:** Work on challenges with few industry precedents—every problem you solve becomes new institutional knowledge and potentially industry-defining IP
- **World-class team:** Collaborate alongside a passionate, international, cross-functional team of experts in photonics, processor design, and AI systems
- **Direct access to leadership:** Work closely with the company’s founders, including CEO Dr. Michael Förtsch, and the Q.ANT senior leadership team
- **Collaborative culture:** Innovative work environment that values technical excellence, open communication, and pragmatic problem-solving
- **Be part of history:** Join at the inflection point where photonic computing transitions from research to mainstream—your contributions will shape this transformation

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://germanydevjobs.com/jobs/q-ant-senior-embedded-linux-engineer-m-f-d-7x8grbz: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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