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Linux Device Driver Engineer - SoC

SEMI LEAFHyderabad

30+ days ago

Job description

Responsibilities :

Porting existing Linux device drivers to new platforms, SoCs, and kernel versions.
New driver development for custom hardware components and peripherals.
Debugging kernel and driver-level issues using industry-standard tools.
Integration & bring-up of hardware with Linux-based systems.
Collaborate with hardware teams to interpret specifications and enable device functionality.
Optimize drivers for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
Write clear technical documentation for driver APIs, design, and integration steps.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelors / Masters in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.

4 to 8 years of professional experience in software development.

Strong proficiency in C / C++ programming and memory management.

Hands-on experience with any Linux device driver (character, block, network, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.).

Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture, module programming, and build systems.

Knowledge of interrupt handling, DMA, and device tree configuration.

Familiarity with cross-compilation and embedded Linux toolchains.

Experience with debugging tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, printk, etc.).

Version control experience (Git).

Preferred Skills :

Exposure to multiple driver types (networking, storage, multimedia, etc.).

Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux environments.

Knowledge of real-time Linux and RT patches.

Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for testing and automation.

Soft Skills :

Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Good communication and collaboration abilities.

Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

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