Embedded Linux Driver Engineer - C Programming

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and device drivers for embedded platforms.
• Work on Board Support Packages (BSP), including bootloader development and customization.
• Port and migrate Linux kernels to various hardware platforms and architectures.
• Interface with hardware through protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, GPIO, PCIe, MMC, USB, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
• Debug and optimize system-level issues to improve performance, stability, and reliability.
• Provide detailed documentation of driver development and integration processes.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in System C programming on Linux-based platforms.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux kernel and device driver development.
• Expertise in Linux internals, kernel debugging, and hardware-software integration.
• Proficient with bootloader development and BSP customization.
• In-depth experience with peripheral interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, GPIO, PCIe, MMC, USB.
• Solid understanding of processor architecture, especially i.e. MX or ARM-based platforms.
• Experience in kernel porting/migration across versions and platforms.
  

Nice To Have

• Experience working with PowerPC architecture.
• Familiarity with Python scripting for automation or testing tasks.
• Exposure to embedded development tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)