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.

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