Linux Bootloader Lead Elpis It Solutions

7.0 - 10.0 years

8 - 17 Lacs

Hyderabad

Hybrid

Job Title: Linux Bootloader Lead Location: Hyderabad, India Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of the Linux boot process, including firmware, bootloader, kernel, and early userspace. Own and maintain the entire boot stack: UEFI, Secure Boot, Bootloaders (GRUB, systemd-boot, U-Boot), and initramfs/initrd. Collaborate with platform teams to bring up new boards/platforms and ensure successful boot to the Linux OS. Implement and validate secure boot chains, measured boot, and firmware validation using TPM, UEFI variables, and cryptographic signatures. Optimize boot time and performance for user-friendly startup experience, including debugging slow boot issues using profiling tools. Lead the integration and customization of bootloaders for x86 and ARM-based platforms, handling multi-OS and recovery boot scenarios. Support advanced boot features like dual boot, A/B updates, fastboot, and UEFI Shell tools. Work closely with hardware, BIOS/firmware, OS, and security teams to ensure cohesive platform initialization. Own debug and recovery workflows for boot failures, including diagnostics for power-on reset, firmware updates, and kernel panics. Participate in secure OS update architecture, rollback protections, and integrity checks at each boot stage. Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in Linux system bring-up, bootloader development, and low-level platform initialization. Deep knowledge of the Linux boot flow, including UEFI, ACPI, Device Tree, bootloaders, and init systems (systemd/sysvinit). Strong expertise in GRUB, systemd-boot, or U-Boot, UEFI/EDK II programming and customization, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, Measured Boot, and SBAT (Secure Boot Advanced Targeting) Familiarity with x86 and ARM platform initialization, boot configuration (NVRAM, EFI vars), and multi-stage boot handling. Experience with boot time profiling and performance tuning tools like bootchart, systemd-analyze, and kernel initcall_debug. Proficient in C, Assembly, shell scripting, and familiarity with Makefiles and build systems. Strong debugging skills with serial consoles, JTAG, Lauterbach, and pre-kernel crash dump analysis. Experience with firmware upgrade and rollback mechanisms, capsule updates, and BIOS/firmware vendor toolchains. Contributions to open-source bootloaders or Linux early-boot subsystems is a plus.

Posted 2 days ago

Apply

Start Your Job Search Today

Browse through a variety of job opportunities tailored to your skills and preferences. Filter by location, experience, salary, and more to find your perfect fit.