Linux Device Driver Development Engineer (4-6 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain software components for embedded Linux systems.

- Write excellent C code with a very strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and adherence to coding standards.

- Develop and debug Linux Device Drivers for various peripherals and hardware interfaces.

- Perform Linux Kernel Programming, including kernel module development, configuration, patching, and customization.

- Engage in Linux Firmware Development, including bootloaders, system initialization, and low-level hardware interaction.

- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to implementation, testing, and deployment on embedded targets.

- Debug complex software and hardware interactions on embedded Linux platforms.

- Optimize system performance, memory usage, and power consumption on embedded devices.

- Collaborate with hardware engineers and other software developers to integrate software with hardware components.

- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded Linux technologies and best practices.

Mandatory Requirements (Candidates MUST possess strong proficiency in ALL of the following) :

- Excellent C Programming (very strong proficiency) : Demonstrated ability to write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable C code for embedded systems.

- Linux Device Driver Development : Proven experience in developing and debugging Linux device drivers for various hardware interfaces (e., SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet).

- Linux Kernel Programming : Solid understanding of the Linux kernel architecture and experience in kernel module development, configuration, patching, and customization.

- Linux Firmware Development : Hands-on experience with Linux firmware development, including bootloaders (i.e. U-Boot), system initialization processes, and low-level hardware interaction.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

- 4+ years of professional experience as an Embedded Linux Developer.

- Strong understanding of embedded systems concepts, hardware-software interaction, and real-time operating systems (RTOS) principles (though the focus is on Linux).

- Experience with embedded development tools and debugging techniques (i.e., JTAG, GDB).

- Familiarity with build systems (i.e. Yocto Project, Buildroot).

- Good understanding of version control systems (i.e. Git).

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with specific embedded processors (i.e., ARM, RISC-V).

- Knowledge of security considerations in embedded Linux systems.

- Experience with networking protocols in embedded environments.

- Contributions to open-source Linux projects