REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or MS in relevant degree program - Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years developing Python-based software to control and monitor embedded systems on Jetson platforms

Python Development for ROS2 Jazzy on Embedded Linux

• Clean, modular, and testable Python code for ARM64 Linux systems
• Familiarity with concurrency tools (asyncio, threading) for I/O-heavy operations
• Experience writing ROS2 nodes, custom messages, service/action servers, and launch configurations

Camera Integration

• ONVIF IP camera control and streaming (Python + GStreamer or ffmpeg)
• GStreamer pipelines for multiple simultaneous video streams
• Optional experience with MIPI CSI-2 and V4L2

AWS IoT Integration

• Use of Greengrass for edge function/container deployment, S3 for storage
• Auth via Cognito, IAM roles, or embedded credentials

Docker and DevOps for Edge

• Building, running, and debugging Docker containers on Jetson platforms
• Bash scripting for device setup, monitoring, and lifecycle management
• Familiarity with Jetpack SDK, systemd, and logging tools

Database and API Communication

• Writing robust clients to communicate with RESTful APIs
• Data serialization, payload structuring, and retry logic
• Direct or indirect interaction with PostgreSQL systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Field robotics deployment experience
• Experience with edge telemetry, log compression, and backpressure handling
• Familiarity with secure credential storage (e.g., AWS IoT Greengrass Secrets Manager)
• Monitoring and testing frameworks (pytest, Prometheus, node_exporter)
  Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com . Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000
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  Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop Python-based software to control and monitor embedded systems on Jetson platforms
• Write ROS2 (Jazzy) nodes to interface with vision, control, and sensor subsystems
• Integrate and manage ONVIF and MIPI cameras using GStreamer pipelines
• Build Docker containers for deployment to remote Jetson devices
• Interface with LTE modems, manage connectivity, and handle data uploads to cloud infrastructure
• Develop and maintain client code for API-based communication with remote databases
• Collaborate with CV, cloud, and hardware teams to ensure robust end-to-end integration