Linux Kernel Yocto Platform Engineer

6 - 10 years

4 - 8 Lacs

Posted:2 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced

Linux Kernel Yocto Platform Engineer

to design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux systems for cutting-edge products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux kernel development, Yocto Project build systems, and BSP (Board Support Package) customization for embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, customize, and maintain

    Linux kernel

    and

    device drivers

    for embedded systems.
  • Configure and build embedded Linux distributions using

    Yocto Project

    .
  • Create and maintain

    Board Support Packages (BSPs)

    for various hardware platforms.
  • Optimize system performance, boot time, and memory footprint for embedded devices.
  • Integrate and validate hardware components with Linux kernel and user-space applications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve kernel-level issues, including debugging crashes and performance bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, application) to deliver robust embedded solutions.
  • Maintain documentation for build processes, configurations, and system architecture.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 6-10 years

    of hands-on experience in embedded Linux development.
  • Strong proficiency in

    Linux kernel internals

    , device drivers, and low-level programming (C/C++).
  • Expertise in

    Yocto Project

    , BitBake recipes, and custom layer development.
  • Experience with

    cross-compilation

    , bootloaders (U-Boot), and root filesystem customization.
  • Familiarity with

    hardware bring-up

    , debugging tools (JTAG, GDB), and performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of

    networking protocols

    , IPC mechanisms, and real-time Linux concepts.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with

    ARM-based platforms

    or other embedded architectures.
  • Knowledge of

    secure boot

    , OTA updates, and system security hardening.
  • Familiarity with

    CI/CD pipelines

    for embedded systems.
  • Exposure to

    open-source community contributions

    .
  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in

    Computer Science

    ,

    Electronics

    , or related field.
  • Hybrid work model:

    In-office on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
  • Working Time:

    2 PM IST to 11 PM IST
  • Work Location

    : Pune

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