Senior Architect - System Software

Job Summary

A technical leader with deep hands-on expertise in embedded systems, Linux kernel internals, and Android system architecture. Brings domain authority in kernel subsystems, low-level driver integration, and bootloader/device tree configurations. Skilled in system debugging, crash analysis, and architecture comprehension of ARM-based chipsets (Qualcomm, MediaTek). Demonstrates a robust foundation in C programming, OS fundamentals, and hardware/software interfacing. Operates as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting solution definition, capability building, and strategic initiatives within the CTO organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a domain expert driving solution definition, architecture design, and detailed work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build, integrate, and showcase platform-level solutions in customer demos.
• Anchor the technical content for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQsproviding strategic and hands-on input.
• Support organizational capability development by mentoring engineers, developing reusable IPs, and contributing to knowledge assets.

Technical Competencies

• Programming: Proficient in C, with exposure to C++, Java, and scripting for automation
• Linux Kernel & Driver Stack:
• Kernel internals, scheduler, device drivers, memory management
• Driver development for protocols like I2C, SPI, UART
• Android System Architecture:
• Boot sequence, init processes, partitioning, encryption, verified boot
• Debugging of bootloader, system crashes, and device reboots
• Architecture Exposure:
• ARM 32/64-bit architectures
• Qualcomm & MediaTek SoC internals
• Toolchain & Versioning:
• GIT, Gerrit, repo, Lauterbach, serial consoles, schematics interpretation

Platforms & Standards

• Embedded Linux, Android
• Android Bootloader, Device Tree, Kernel Configuration
• Core subsystems: USB, Camera, Memory, and ARM-specific modules