We are Hiring Linux Core Platform Storage Development Lead
Location : Hyderabad
Experience : 8 to 10 + Years
Key Responsibilities :
1. Architect & Lead Storage Subsystem Development :
- Design and lead implementation of Linux-based storage stack for embedded or server platforms.
- Define architecture for storage interfaces (eMMC, UFS, NVMe, SATA, SD, USB mass storage, etc.).
- Optimize for performance, power, and reliability on target SoC or platform.
2. Driver Development & Integration :
Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for storage devices and controllers.Ensure upstream alignment with mainline Linux or maintain vendor-specific forks as needed.Integrate vendor storage controller IPs and firmware.3. File System & Block Layer Expertise :
Work with Linux file systems (ext4, f2fs, xfs, btrfs).Optimize storage stack performance using IO schedulers, caching strategies, and tuning.4. Reliability, Data Integrity & Power Resilience :
Implement support for journaling, wear leveling (especially for flash), secure erase, and TRIM.Ensure data integrity during power loss (power-fail robustness).Work with hardware teams on power rail sequencing and power management integration.5. Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Coordinate with SoC vendors, QA, product management, and firmware / hardware teams.Collaborate with bootloader, security, and OTA (Over-The-Air) update teams for seamless storage handling.6. Debugging & Performance Analysis :
Use tools like blktrace, iostat, fio, perf, strace, and kernel logs for performance and issue analysis.Root cause field issues (e.g., storage corruption, I / O latency) across layers.7. Compliance & Validation :
Validate storage against JEDEC / UFS / SD / USB / NVMe standards.Ensure support for secure boot, encrypted storage (dm-crypt, LUKS), and SELinux / AppArmor policies where needed.8. Mentorship & Leadership :
Lead and mentor a team of kernel and platform developers.Conduct code reviews and establish best practices for Linux storage development.Required Expertise : Kernel Programming
Strong knowledge of Linux storage subsystems (block layer, VFS, I / O stack).Proficiency in C and kernel debugging techniques.Storage Protocols & Interfaces :
Hands-on with eMMC, UFS, NVMe, USB mass storage, SATA, SPI-NAND / NOR, SDIO, etc.Understanding of storage standards (SCSI, AHCI, NVMe spec, JEDEC).Filesystems :
Deep knowledge of ext4, f2fs, and familiarity with log-structured or flash-optimized file systems.Performance & Tuning :
Expertise in tuning I / O performance and handling flash-specific issues (latency, endurance, etc.).Tools :
blktrace, iostat, fio, perf, gdb, crash, etc.Security :
Secure storage handling, key management, dm-verity / dm-crypt, rollback protection.Yocto / Build Systems (optional but useful)Understanding of build flows for embedded Linux using Yocto or Buildroot.(ref : hirist.tech)