BSP Engineer – Linux-based IVI Development

BSP Engineer – Linux-based IVI Development (4+ years)

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced BSP Engineer to develop and maintain the Board Support Package (BSP), along with the Bootloader for our Linux-based In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system. The role involves kernel porting, device driver development, and hardware-software integration along with hardware initialization and secure boot to ensure robust and optimized platform support across the IVI software stack, collaborating closely with Bootloader and HMI teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Port and customize the Linux kernel to the target IVI hardware platform.
• Develop and maintain device drivers for peripherals including display, audio, input devices, communication interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, USB).
• Collaborate with Bootloader engineers for smooth kernel boot and system bring-up.
• Work with HMI developers to ensure hardware capabilities are fully leveraged and supported.
• Optimize kernel configuration, power management, and performance tuning.
• Integrate middleware and hardware abstraction layers as per project requirements.
• Debug hardware-software integration issues using tools like JTAG, logic analyzers, and kernel debugging utilities.
• Maintain BSP documentation, version control, and adhere to coding standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain the bootloader (primarily U-Boot) for embedded Linux IVI platforms.
• Implement secure boot mechanisms, hardware initialization, and board-specific configurations.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in Linux BSP / bootloader development for embedded systems.
• Strong expertise in Linux kernel porting, device driver development, and board bring-up.
• Proficient in C programming and kernel debugging tools (e.g., GDB, ftrace, perf).
• Familiarity with embedded hardware platforms and ARM architecture.
• Experience in bootloader development, preferably U-Boot.
• Familiarity with secure boot, cryptographic signing, and hardware security modules.
• Experience with power management, device tree configurations, and kernel modules.
• Good understanding of communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, USB, and audio subsystems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative work attitude.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in IVI or automotive embedded systems development.
• Knowledge of Yocto Project or Buildroot for Linux build systems.
• Familiarity with Bootloader (U-Boot), HMI frameworks (Qt, Wayland) and their boot time dependencies.
• Understanding of automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) and security best practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.