Linux Device Driver Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Device Driver Engineer with strong C/C++ programming skills and hands-on experience in Linux driver development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with kernel modules and hardware interfaces and be comfortable debugging and optimizing low-level system software.

Key Responsibilities

• Porting

  existing Linux device drivers to new platforms, SoCs, and kernel versions.

• New driver development

  for custom hardware components and peripherals.

• Debugging

  kernel and driver-level issues using industry-standard tools.

• Integration & bring-up

  of hardware with Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to interpret specifications and enable device functionality.
• Optimize drivers for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Write clear technical documentation for driver APIs, design, and integration steps.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.

• 4 to 8 years

  of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in

  C/C++ programming

  and memory management.
• Hands-on experience with

  any Linux device driver

  (character, block, network, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.).
• Good understanding of

  Linux kernel architecture, module programming, and build systems

  .
• Knowledge of interrupt handling, DMA, and device tree configuration.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation and embedded Linux toolchains.
• Experience with debugging tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, printk, etc.).
• Version control experience (Git).

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to multiple driver types (networking, storage, multimedia, etc.).
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux environments.
• Knowledge of real-time Linux and RT patches.
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for testing and automation.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.