Embedded Linux Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Linux Engineer

Location: Hyderabad & Bangalore

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience: 34 Years (STRICTLY)

Notice Period: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

About the Company

Our client is a technology-driven organization delivering cutting-edge embedded and system-level solutions across multiple industries. They work on complex, real-time, and high-performance embedded platforms, offering engineers strong exposure to Linux internals, board bring-up, and low-level debugging.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain embedded software with strong focus on C programming
• Design, develop, and debug Linux kernel and device drivers
• Work on embedded Linux build, bootloader (U-Boot), kernel compilation, and board bring-up
• Analyze kernel crashes, system hangs, abnormal resets, and stability issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded solutions
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including design specs, test plans, and reports

Mandatory Skills

• 34 years of experience in Embedded Software Development with strong C fundamentals
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with Linux kernel and device driver development
• Strong understanding of OS fundamentals , multi-threaded and multi-process application development
• Hands-on experience in:
• Embedded Linux build
• U-Boot configuration
• Kernel compilation
• Linux startup sequencing
• Filesystems and board bring-up across platforms
• Experience with Linux build systems such as Yocto, Buildroot , etc.
• Familiarity with hosttarget toolchains for embedded platforms
• Strong debugging skills using JTAG, TRACE32, ICE, ICD , oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers
• Expertise in kernel-level debugging: crash analysis, system locks, abnormal resets
• Proficiency with Git, CVS, Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, SourceTree
• Ability to read and understand schematics, datasheets, TRMs, and silicon revision documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently under pressure

Desired / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in leading or mentoring junior engineers
• Exposure to system-level debugging, Linux internals, reverse engineering
• Protocol-level knowledge of hardware interfaces
• Experience with RTOS such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS , etc.
• Familiarity with open-source software packages
• Ability to work closely with technical leads and project managers
• Flexibility to work across multiple domains and technologies with a positive attitude

Education

• B.Tech / M.Tech in ECE or CSE

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