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Linux Acquisition Software Development


Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 76800 - 102400
Posted: 12 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense factory automation air and water quality environmental monitoring electronics design and development oceanographic research deepwater oil and gas exploration and production medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne Vision Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Linux Software Developer to join the Acquisition Software Group. The successful candidate will contribute to the design development validation and maintenance of high-performance image acquisition software for machine vision systems including frame grabbers camera interfaces device drivers and software development kits.

This role involves developing software spanning user-space libraries GenTL producers and Linux kernel drivers with a strong focus on software quality performance automation and cybersecurity. The candidate will work closely with hardware FPGA QA and product teams to deliver reliable acquisition solutions used in demanding industrial medical scientific and automation applications.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Linux development enjoys solving complex low-level software challenges and embraces modern software engineering practices including automated testing continuous integration static analysis and AI-assisted development.

What You Will Do:

Software Development

  • Design implement and maintain acquisition software components for Linux platforms.

  • Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for frame grabbers and GigE Vision acquisition devices.

  • Develop user-space libraries APIs SDK components and GenTL producers.

  • Optimize software performance memory usage and throughput for high-bandwidth image acquisition systems.

  • Investigate and resolve complex issues involving hardware drivers operating systems and customer applications.

  • Support integration with machine vision standards such as GenICam GenTL GigE Vision CoaXPress and Camera Link HS.

Software Quality and Validation

  • Create maintain and execute automated software tests.

  • Develop unit tests integration tests and system-level validation suites.

  • Improve software test coverage and quality metrics.

  • Perform root-cause analysis and debugging of software defects.

  • Utilize static code analysis sanitizers (ASAN TSAN UBSAN) and other quality assurance tools.

  • Participate in design reviews code reviews and cybersecurity assessments.

DevOps and Automation

  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems.

  • Develop scripting and automation tools using Python and shell scripting.

  • Support software packaging deployment and installation on Linux distributions.

AI and Modern Development Practices

  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve software quality and productivity.

  • Evaluate and integrate AI technologies that support software development testing validation and maintenance activities.

  • Apply AI techniques for log analysis test generation anomaly detection and software engineering workflows where appropriate.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with hardware FPGA product management QA and customer support teams.

  • Participate in technical discussions project planning and architecture reviews.

  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the organization.

To be successful in this role we would love if you have:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering Artificial Intelligence or equivalent experience.

  • Strong software development experience in C and C.

  • Programming experience in Python.

  • Experience developing software on Linux platforms.

  • Experience with multithreaded and concurrent software development.

  • Experience debugging complex software issues in Linux environments.

  • Understanding of Linux system internals and operating system concepts.

  • Knowledge of software development best practices including:

    • Source control (Git)

    • Code reviews

    • Automated testing

    • Continuous integration

  • Experience developing and maintaining unit tests.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Experience developing Linux kernel drivers.

  • Experience with PCIe DMA interrupt handling and high-performance I/O systems.

  • Experience with Ethernet protocols.

  • Experience with machine vision image acquisition or industrial automation systems.

  • Familiarity with GenICam GenTL GigE Vision Camera Link HS CoaXPress or similar imaging standards.

  • Experience with static analysis and security-focused development practices.

  • Experience using sanitizers such as ASAN TSAN and UBSAN.

  • Experience with automated test frameworks and test-driven development (TDD).

  • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and secure software development lifecycle.

  • Experience with Docker virtualization or cloud-based development environments.

  • Experience using AI-assisted coding testing and software development tools.

  • Knowledge of GPU architecture and programming

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits

  • Progressive vacation plan and paid holidays

  • Retirement savings plans with company match

  • Educational assistance and career development support

  • Opportunities to work on globally impactful technologies

What happens next

Apply online and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps including interviews and assessments as needed.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy within our organization

Teledyne Digital Imaging does not use AI tools to assist in the Screening Assessing and Selecting of candidates for this role

Salary Range:

$76800.00-$102400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including but not limited to location local regulations (such as minimum wage) education/training work experience key skills and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws regulations rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.




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