# Systems Software Engineer, Linux/Edge at Firestorm

- Company: Firestorm
- What the company does: Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://www.launchfirestorm.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Diego, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $175K to $220K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDo6mF7JyYsGBM8jM3c9s2Vn
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-systems-software-engineer-linux-edge/

## About the role

Firestorm builds uncrewed aircraft and the manufacturing network that produces them: full-capability plants, deployable xCell edge factories, and forward-deployed sites that stand up production near the point of need.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years building systems, platform, infrastructure, or embedded Linux software
- U.S. person required due to ITAR regulations
- Deep Linux experience, including processes, networking, filesystems, service management, and system debugging
- Strong proficiency in at least one systems programming language
- Experience building and operating software on physical or edge compute
- Strong networking fundamentals