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# Software Engineer, Embedded Linux at TrellisWare Technologies

- **Company:** TrellisWare Technologies
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Compensation:** $115k–$200k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trelliswaretechnologies/jobs/4313803009

## Job description

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone. Because there’s too much at stake to go solo.

Our Software Team is seeking a Software Engineer, Embedded Linux. You’ll develop software for our ecosystem of radios and waveforms to implement the next generation of resilient communications solutions. A typical day might start with you working in your personal office designing and implementing embedded Linux applications, drivers, or servers. It could move into one of our many state-of-the-art labs with your teammates to bring up your design on physical hardware.

Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare’s deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

- Design, implement, and integrate software for an embedded Linux target (headless applications, servers, and drivers)
- Perform feasibility studies, and performance analysis of embedded Linux components
- Interface with common Linux services and protocols
- Configure Linux kernel and board support packages across a variety of platforms
- Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across the embedded Linux stack from bootloaders to user space applications
- Document and present design alternatives using standard professional practices and corporate defined engineering processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Develop relationships with team members built on trust and respect

Education and work experience requirements are:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study required.
- Minimum of four years' experience integrating with embedded Linux and four years of embedded software development experience
- General proficiency of C++ and Python
- Two years of experience with Yocto Project
- Experience with common lab test equipment (i.e. oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
- Experience with Object-Oriented design
- Experience in device drivers and data link layer
- Experience in cross-compilation and kernel development

To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:

- Linux subsystems
- Multi-platform kernel development
- Integrating with open-source applications
- C++ and Python
- Distributed revision control systems and common embedded Linux development tools (i.e. compilers, linkers, and debuggers)
- You can think on your feet - you are analytical, pay attention to detail and are able to communicate your thought process both written and verbally
- You enjoy working independently as well as in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates documentation skills and proficiency with PC office applications
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills
- Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills
- Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills
- Effective execution and decision making
- Champion of change and promotes innovation

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities.

- Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
- Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements are:

- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is annually and for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area.

San Diego, California Pay Range $115,000—$200,000 USD

Disclaimers

- The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.
- As part of our onboarding process, we conduct background checks, where legally permitted and appropriate for the role, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and privacy requirements.

*TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.*

Check out the [Careers page](https://www.trellisware.com/careers/) for more information about working at TrellisWare Technologies.

## About TrellisWare Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: TrellisWare Technologies is a global leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems, delivering resilient, mission-critical connectivity for military, government, public safety, and commercial customers when traditional communications fail.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not publicly disclosed; bootstrapped origins)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Four co-founders (names not listed on public sources) who spun off from Viasat, Inc.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Telecommunications / Defense & Tactical Communications / Wireless Networking
- **Target customers**: B2B, B2G – primarily government and defense agencies, public safety organizations, and commercial enterprises requiring reliable, secure communications in harsh environments.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Delivering the next generation of communications to military, civilian, and commercial markets — today.” Core values: Delivering Excellence, Empowering People, Pushing Boundaries.

## Products & Services
- **TSM® Waveform**: The standard Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) waveform, fielded in over 225,000 systems. Runs on TrellisWare radios and a wide ecosystem of partner platforms. Supports simultaneous voice, data, video, and Position Location Information (PLI) with high scalability (hundreds of nodes) and low spectrum usage. [trellisware.com](https://www.trellisware.com/)
- **Katana™ Waveform**: Next-generation resilient narrowband waveform designed for highly contested RF environments, providing seamless connectivity from permissive to contested settings. [trellisware.com](https://www.trellisware.com/)
- **Software Defined Radios (SDRs)**: Multi-waveform, broad-spectrum radios in small form factors to fully integrated solutions, supporting multiple waveforms and future technology insertion. [trellisware.com](https://www.trellisware.com/)
- **Partner Ecosystem**: TSM and Katana waveforms are integrated into trusted third-party radios and unmanned systems, creating a multi-vendor interoperability standard (Trellis//Sphere®). [trellisware.com](https://www.trellisware.com/)
- **Research & Development**: Advanced R&D programs in Software Defined Heterogeneous Networking (SDHN), Cognitive Networking, Distributed Signal Processing, and Dynamic Spectrum Access. [trellisware.com](https://www.trellisware.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $7.0M (LinkedIn data, likely third-party estimate; not officially confirmed). Over 225,000 systems fielded worldwide. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trellisware-technologies)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; partner ecosystem includes major defense contractors (e.g., L3Harris, General Atomics, Northrop Grumman, Viasat) and government agencies. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trellisware-technologies)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 185 employees, +14.1% year-over-year growth. Active job postings: 23 (yearly increase of +130%). Presence in Mexico, Poland, and Germany. LinkedIn followers growing +23.2% year over year. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trellisware-technologies) [Greenhouse](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trelliswaretechnologies)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven, fielded technology**: 225,000+ systems deployed in real-world military and public safety missions.
- **Interoperability standard**: TSM waveform is the “universal language” for a massive ecosystem of tactical radios and unmanned systems, reducing vendor lock-in.
- **Resilience**: “When Nothing Else Works™” – designed to operate in extreme conditions (tunnels, ships, urban, mountainous, contested RF environments).
- **True SDR architecture**: Waveforms can run on multiple partner radios, enabling flexible and future-proof deployments.
- **Broad spectrum & mobility**: Single radio covers UHF, L-Band, and S-band frequencies.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding unmanned solutions**: New director of unmanned solutions appointed, indicating growth in drone/UAV markets.
- **International growth**: Establishing presence in Asia Pacific (Manila office) and Europe (Utrecht, Netherlands).
- **Continuous R&D investment**: Developing next-generation waveforms (Katana) and advanced networking capabilities to meet peer threats.
- **Ecosystem growth**: Growing the Trellis//Sphere® partner program to include more platforms and sensors.

## Why Work Here
- **Cutting-edge technology**: Work on advanced wireless communications, signal processing, and networking for mission-critical applications.
- **Culture of impact**: “We are inspired TO SERVE” – employees contribute directly to tools used by warfighters and first responders.
- **Hybrid work opportunities**: Flexible schedule with hybrid options available. [trellisware.com/careers/](https://www.trellisware.com/careers/)
- **Generous benefits**: Generously subsidized healthcare (PPO with low deductible), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, generous paid vacation, holidays, sick leave. [trellisware.com/careers/](https://www.trellisware.com/careers/)
- **Wellness & fitness**: Onsite gym, fitness reimbursements, free weekly yoga, hiking trails access, ping pong, foosball, basketball court, ergonomic assessments, fully-stocked breakrooms. [trellisware.com/careers/](https://www.trellisware.com/careers/)
- **Professional development**: Leadership development, training programs, education reimbursement, access to financial planner, lunch-and-learns, Tech Talks (TrellisWare University). [trellisware.com/careers/](https://www.trellisware.com/careers/)
- **Strong engineering community**: Diverse teams (RF, digital, software, mechanical, systems) solving hard problems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Monthly celebrations, charity participation, and social events. [trellisware.com/careers/](https://www.trellisware.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [trellisware.com – Company Overview](https://www.trellisware.com/)
2. [trellisware.com – About Us](https://www.trellisware.com/company/)
3. [trellisware.com – Careers Page](https://www.trellisware.com/careers/)
4. [LinkedIn – TrellisWare Technologies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trellisware-technologies)
5. [Greenhouse – Jobs at TrellisWare](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trelliswaretechnologies)

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