Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Driver Development: Design, develop, and debug Linux kernel-space drivers and user-space libraries for custom hardware peripherals.
• BSP & Bootloaders: Bring up new hardware platforms (Board Bring-up), customize bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), and configure/optimize Embedded Linux distributions.
• Kernel Customization: Optimize the Linux kernel for real-time performance (e.g., PREEMPT_RT), memory footprint, and boot time synchronization.
• Hardware-Software Collaboration: Partner closely with Hardware and FPGA design teams to define interfaces, review schematics, and isolate low-level system bugs.
• Security & Reliability: Implement secure boot mechanisms and adhere to strict defense-grade coding standards and software verification protocols.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field – Mandatory.
• Experience: 3+ years of professional hands-on experience in Embedded Software Development, with a proven track record in Linux Kernel and Driver development.
• Core Programming: Expert proficiency in C and C++ within embedded environments.
• Linux Deep-Dive:
• Deep understanding of Linux OS internals, memory management, interrupts, and concurrency mechanisms.
• Practical experience writing Linux character/block device drivers.
• Hardware Interfaces: Strong familiarity with hardware protocols and subsystem buses (e.g., PCIe, DMA, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Language: Professional proficiency in English (technical writing and verbal communication).

Advantages (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Embedded Linux build tools like Yocto Project, Buildroot, or Debian-embedded.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like VxWorks, FreeRTOS, or Integrity.
• Development experience with ARM, x86, or RISC-V architectures.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash for automation, scripting, and testing.