Staff Engineer, Systems Design - Linux kernel development

We are seeking a visionary Staff Engineer as part of System Validation Infra to join our team in Bengaluru, India. In this pivotal role, you will lead the technical direction of our engineering efforts, drive innovation, and mentor our talented team of engineers. As a Staff Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions and monitoring infra tools and systems deployment that shape the future of our products.

• Working on high-performance Infra software that meet business requirements and industry standards
• Working on the development of technical strategies and roadmaps to guide long-term engineering initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to work on requirements and by understanding them deeper into technical specifications
• Provide mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and best practices
• Recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance our engineering capabilities
• Drive the resolution of complex technical challenges and make critical design decisions
• Participate in the full development lifecycle, from concept to deployment till the maintenance
• Contribute to the establishment of engineering standards, best practices, and documentation
• Represent the team in design and development related discussions with stakeholders and external partners
  Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering role
• Thorough understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system design principles
• Proven track record of working on large to mid-scale, complex software projects from conception to successful delivery
• Strong programming skills in language: C, Python Advanced, C++(Optional)
• Basic understanding of CI/CD practices and tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies
• Understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and reliability in large to mid-scale systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence technical decisions
• Good knowledge of Flash Memory concepts, Protocol knowledge such as UFS or eMMC shall be an added advantage
• Experience in Linux kerel device driver, android level testing and debugging.
• Work to mentor and develop junior engineers in the team
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools and practices
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic solutions to meet business objectives