Linux Distribution engineer

Responsibilities

2-4 years experience in Linux Embedded domain.

Having basic knowledge of Opensource licenses is good to have, but not mandatory.

Embedded domain knowledge :

Understanding of Embedded Linux components

Toolchain, Kernel & Root File system, OS Concepts

Understanding of linux packaging (rpm, Debian)

Integrating kernel & Userland, Booting the target boards with NFS, SD Card, HDD

Host and Cross Development Environments, Toolchain familiarization

(Gcc, Binutils, Glibc, Gdb), binary format - elf basics

Linux build system knowledge – Makefiles, Autoconf / Automake, Static / Dynamic libraries, Configure & Build process

Packages dependency resolving, OSS

Hands on experience on Docker env

Proficiency in Linux commands usage – sed, awk, find, grep, etc

Proficiency in SCM tools GIT, patch, quilt

Debugging knowledge in Linux env

Using gdb, readelf, objdump, etc

Resolving complex build issues, Porting different versions of packages (Upstream, Downgraded)

Understanding of Debian / RPM packaging framework.

Experience on Yocto framework

Knowledge on Automation tools GitLab, Jenkins etc

Understanding of handling vulnerability / security patches in build system

Qualifications

Programming Languages :

Scripting (shell / python)

C language

Required Skills

Embedded domain knowledge

Proficiency in Linux commands usage

Debugging knowledge in Linux env

Preferred Skills

Hands on experience on Docker env

Experience on Yocto framework

Knowledge on Automation tools GitLab, Jenkins etc