Linux Device Driver Developer

Linux Device Driver Developer

Location : Bangalore

Experience : 5+ years

Key Responsibilities"

Develop and maintain Linux device drivers using kernel modules, V4L2, and related

frameworks.

Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and architecture teams to define driver

requirements and integration strategies.

Debug and resolve driver issues using tools like GDB, ftrace, perf, and kernel logs.

Ensure compatibility across Linux distributions and compliance with Linux kernel

standards.

Participate in code reviews, documentation, and validation planning.

Contribute to architectural decisions for driver frameworks and protocols.

Work on upstreaming drivers and patches to the Linux kernel community, ensuring

compliance with coding standards and maintainability.

Required Skills & Qualifications"

5+ years of Experience with Linux internals and driver development frameworks

(V4L2, ALSA, DRM, etc.).

Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Linux kernel programming.

Familiarity with hardware interfaces and components such as PCI, camera IPs, and

sensors.

Hands-on experience with debugging tools and remote debugging techniques.

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or

related fields.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with audio, sensor and/or camera driver development.

Exposure to the process of submitting patches and merging contributions into the

mainline Linux kernel.

About Us:

Silicon Patterns is a specialized engineering services company with deep expertise in pre-silicon and post-silicon design and verification. We deliver end-to-end semiconductor and embedded system solutions covering RTL Design, SystemC Modeling, Emulation, Design Verification (DV), Physical Design (PD), Design for Testability (DFT), and Pre- & Post-silicon Validation helping clients achieve faster, more reliable product development. Headquartered in Hyderabad, with offices in Bangalore and Raipur, and supported by our skilled engineering teams in Malaysia, we serve global clients through flexible engagement models like Time & Materials (T&M), Offshore Development Centers (ODC), Subcontracting, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT). Our expertise spans VLSI and Embedded Systems, with a strong focus on Wireless, IoT, and Automotive domains. We also work on advanced technologies including HBM3/3E workloads, AI/ML, GenAI/LLMs, and edge computing. At Silicon Patterns, were committed not only to technical excellence but also to maintaining a strong work-life balance for our teams because great engineering starts with well-supported people.

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