Senior Embedded Linux Developer

About the Role:

Senior Embedded Linux Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of embedded Linux software, including kernel and user-space components. 
• Design, implement, and maintain

  embedded C/C++ applications

  running on Linux-based systems 
• Work with middleware, libraries, and system APIs to integrate and test new features 
• Contribute to

  software architecture

  discussions and help shape development best practices 
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness 
• Collaborate with hardware, QA, and product teams to define and implement system-level solutions. 
• Drive debugging and performance optimization using tools like GDB, JTAG, and system logs. 
• Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews. 
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and continuous process improvement. 
• Ensure software quality through test-driven development and adherence to best practices. 
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for designs, implementations, and processes. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline. 
• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in embedded Linux development using C/C++. 
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel internals and device tree configuration. 
• Proven experience with ARM-based platforms (e.g., NXP i.MX,  TI Sitara, Renesas RZ family,..). 
• Proficiency with bootloaders such as U-Boot and secure boot implementation. 
• Solid understanding of hardware-software interfacing and peripheral integration. 
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development workflows. 
• Excellent system-level debugging, profiling, and performance tuning skills. 
• Experience with Linux customization using Yocto or Buildroot. 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Linux driver development or kernel module programming. 
• Exposure to OTA updates, secure firmware upgrade mechanisms, or trusted boot. 
• Familiarity with communication protocols like MQTT, CAN, SPI, I2C, etc. 
• Understanding of real-time and low-latency system design. 
• Experience working on cloud-connected IoT devices or edge platforms.