Linux Engineer

Job Description : Embedded Linux Developer Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Developer with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, Linux kernel, and driver / application development. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in low-level programming, board bring-up, and system integration for embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software for custom hardware platforms.

Work on Linux kernel, device drivers, and BSP (Board Support Package) customization .

Perform board bring-up, bootloader configuration (U-Boot / UEFI) , and system initialization.

Develop and optimize applications running on embedded Linux systems (C / C++ / Python).

Configure and integrate Yocto / Buildroot or other Linux build systems.

Debug issues at kernel, driver, and application levels using tools such as GDB, strace, perf, JTAG .

Collaborate with hardware, QA, and system engineering teams to deliver robust embedded solutions.

Ensure code quality through unit tests, code reviews, and documentation.

Work on performance optimization, security hardening, and power management .

Required Skills & Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in embedded Linux development.

Strong proficiency in C, C++ , and optional scripting languages (Python, Bash).

Experience with Linux kernel, device driver development, and debugging .

Hands-on experience with bootloaders (U-Boot), Yocto / Buildroot , and cross-compilation.

Familiarity with hardware interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, PCIe, USB, Ethernet .

Strong debugging skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG probes .

Experience with version control (Git), CI / CD pipelines, and Agile development practices .

Good to Have (Optional / Preferred Skills)

Experience with RTOS alongside Linux in heterogeneous systems.

Knowledge of networking protocols ( MQTT, CANopen, Modbus) .

Exposure to security (secure boot, encryption, TPM) .

Familiarity with cloud-connected embedded devices (IoT platforms) .

Prior experience in automotive, telecom, or industrial embedded systems .

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics / EnTC / Computer Science