Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Space-Based Data Solutions

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our innovative team at Relativity Space. As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer remote, you will be instrumental in developing our space-based data center's complete storage platform software stack. This role involves designing custom Linux kernel drivers, implementing OpenZFS pool designs, and ensuring automated fault recovery, all while preserving mission-critical data through years of radiation exposure.

What You'll Do

• Own the entire storage platform software stack, ensuring high reliability and performance for our space missions.
• Design and implement custom Linux kernel drivers for NVMe fault recovery, working across various subsystems.
• Lead architectural decisions for ZFS pool topology, using quantitative reliability models to optimize performance.
• Develop integration layers between NVMe controller resets and ZFS, ensuring seamless recovery from transient faults.
• Rapidly prototype on commodity hardware, validating designs before committing to the target platform.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience writing Linux kernel code, particularly in driver development for PCI/PCIe devices.
• Strong background in storage systems, including ZFS, RAID, and NVMe internals.
• Deep understanding of filesystem internals and block layer management.
• Proficient knowledge of OS internals, including virtual memory and I/O stack behavior.
• Experience with fault injection testing and low-level tracing tools.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with DMA coherency and PCIe enumeration.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux build systems like Yocto or Buildroot.
• Comfort with hardware lab tools and debugging techniques.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $181,000 to $248,500 per year.
• Equity options as part of our total rewards package.
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions matter.

Join us as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer remote and be part of a team that is redefining the future of space exploration!