Embedded Linux Engineer

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About the Company

Our client is a technology-driven organization delivering cutting-edge embedded and system-level solutions across multiple industries. They work on complex, real-time, and high-performance embedded platforms, offering engineers strong exposure to Linux internals, board bring-up, and low-level debugging.

• Develop and maintain

  embedded software

  with strong focus on

  C programming

• Design, develop, and debug

  Linux kernel and device drivers

• Work on

  embedded Linux build, bootloader (U-Boot), kernel compilation, and board bring-up

• Analyze kernel crashes, system hangs, abnormal resets, and stability issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded solutions
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including design specs, test plans, and reports

Mandatory Skills

• 3–4 years of experience in

  Embedded Software Development

  with strong

  C fundamentals

• Minimum

  3+ years of hands-on experience

  with

  Linux kernel and device driver development

• Strong understanding of

  OS fundamentals

  , multi-threaded and multi-process application development
• Hands-on experience in:
• Embedded Linux build
• U-Boot configuration
• Kernel compilation
• Linux startup sequencing
• Filesystems and board bring-up across platforms
• Experience with Linux build systems such as

  Yocto, Buildroot

  , etc.
• Familiarity with

  host–target toolchains

  for embedded platforms
• Strong debugging skills using

  JTAG, TRACE32, ICE, ICD

  , oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers
• Expertise in kernel-level debugging: crash analysis, system locks, abnormal resets
• Proficiency with

  Git, CVS, Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, SourceTree

• Ability to read and understand

  schematics, datasheets, TRMs, and silicon revision documents

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently under pressure

⭐ Desired / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in

  leading or mentoring junior engineers

• Exposure to

  system-level debugging, Linux internals, reverse engineering

• Protocol-level knowledge of hardware interfaces
• Experience with

  RTOS

  such as

  Zephyr, FreeRTOS

  , etc.
• Familiarity with

  open-source software packages

• Ability to work closely with

  technical leads and project managers

• Flexibility to work across multiple domains and technologies with a positive attitude

Education

• B.Tech / M.Tech

  in

  ECE or CSE

⚠️ Important Note – Read Before Applying

Do NOT apply if:

• Your experience is

  less than 3 years or more than 4 years

• You do not have

  hands-on Linux kernel / device driver experience

• Your background is not in

  embedded/Linux development

Apply ONLY if you meet all mandatory criteria.

❌ Irrelevant or generic profiles will not be shortlisted.