Firmware Engineer - Linux

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We are looking for a bright and passionate Firmware Engineer with the skills below :

Experience : 3 - 8 years

Location - Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) for embedded Linux platforms.
• Customize and optimize U-Boot or other bootloaders for secure and reliable system
• Design, implement, and debug Linux kernel drivers for custom hardware peripherals (UART,SPI, I2C, GPIO, CAN, Ethernet, etc.).
• Integrate and validate industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CANopen,DNP3,etc.).
• Collaborate with hardware teams for bring-up and validation of new boards.
• Implement secure boot, firmware update mechanisms (OTA / local), and cybersecurity hardening.
• Work with Yocto Project for custom Linux distribution creation and maintenance.
• Support interoperability and certification efforts for embedded platforms.
• Document design, implementation, and validation procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, device tree, and driver development.
• Familiarity with NXP i.MX series or similar MPU platforms.
• Proficiency in C / C++, shell scripting, and basic Python.
• Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
• Exposure to BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE, and USB stack integration is a plus.