Linux Device Driver Engineer

4 years

15 - 25 Lacs

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Job Title: Linux Device Driver Engineer

Experience: 4 to 8 Years
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-Time

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 20/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 25/08/2025

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