Linux Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Linux Engineer – Device Drivers & Kernel Development

Experience: 1–5 Years

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking talented Embedded Linux Engineers with strong hands-on experience in Linux Device Driver Development, Linux Kernel Programming, Kernel Porting, and C Programming. The ideal candidate should have experience working on embedded Linux platforms and be passionate about low-level software development.

Note: Candidates with only Linux Administration/System Administration experience will not be considered.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong programming skills in C
• Hands-on experience in Linux Device Driver Development
• Experience in Linux Kernel Development/Customization
• Experience in Linux Kernel Porting and BSP Development
• Strong understanding of Linux Internals
• Experience with Device Tree, Kernel Configuration, and Build Systems
• Debugging skills using tools such as GDB, KGDB, JTAG, and Kernel Logs
• Knowledge of ARM-based embedded systems and SoC architectures
• Experience with Git version control

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux device drivers for embedded platforms.
• Perform Linux kernel customization, configuration, and optimization.
• Port Linux kernels to new hardware platforms and SoCs.
• Develop and debug board support packages (BSPs).
• Analyze and resolve kernel-level issues related to performance, stability, and functionality.
• Work closely with hardware teams to bring up new boards and peripherals.
• Debug issues related to UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, and other interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to software development best practices.
• Prepare technical documentation for developed solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in Embedded Linux Development.
• Strong understanding of operating system concepts and kernel architecture.
• Experience working on ARM/ARM64-based embedded platforms.

Good to Have

• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded.
• Knowledge of RTOS concepts.
• Exposure to Android/Linux BSP development.
• Experience with Secure Boot, Bootloaders (U-Boot), and Firmware Development.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and embedded security concepts.

Exclusion Criteria

Do Not Consider:

• Linux System Administrators
• Linux Infrastructure Engineers
• Server Administrators
• DevOps Engineers without Device Driver/Kernel Development experience
• Candidates with only Linux Support or Production Support experience