ACL Digital - Technical Lead - Embedded Linux System

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Linux user-space applications and kernel device drivers (Linux kernel version 3.0+).
• Architect and implement solutions for embedded systems based on various SoCs (Marvell, NXP, TI, Broadcom, Qualcomm, etc.).
• Conduct board bring-up activities, including hardware validation and debugging at the system level.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to review schematics, perform PCB debugging, and resolve hardware software integration issues.
• Guide and mentor team members, reviewing code and ensuring best practices in software development and version control.
• Work closely with product management and customers to gather requirements and provide technical support.
• Utilize debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, cppcheck) and hardware instruments (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) to troubleshoot and optimize embedded software.
• Manage build systems and continuous integration pipelines using Yocto, Buildroot, CMake, and Makefiles.
• Drive innovation and contribute to the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and frameworks (e.g., Qt for embedded GUI development).
• Document technical specifications, test plans, and release notes; ensure compliance with industry standards and quality processes.
• Support on-site visits for customer engagements, troubleshooting, or training sessions as required.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert-level proficiency in C programming with strong debugging and optimization skills.
• Deep experience with Linux kernel development (version 3.0+) and user-space application development.
• Solid understanding of at least one Linux kernel subsystem (e.g., networking, USB, media, filesystems).
• Extensive experience with embedded hardware architectures and board bring-up on SoCs including Marvell, NXP, TI, Broadcom, Qualcomm.
• Strong knowledge of ARM Cortex-A series and other microcontroller architectures.
• Proficient in using and maintaining build systems such as Yocto Project, Buildroot, CMake, and Makefiles.
• Skilled in Git workflows and tools such as gdb, valgrind, and cppcheck for static and dynamic code analysis.
• Ability to interpret hardware schematics and perform debugging using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Experience in embedded GUI development with Qt or similar frameworks is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with a systematic approach to resolving complex issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; capable of interacting with global customers, including US and European clients.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at customer locations as needed.