Linux Device Driver Engineer

As a Linux Device Driver Engineer, you will be responsible for porting existing Linux device drivers to new platforms, SoCs, and kernel versions. You will also engage in new driver development for custom hardware components and peripherals, debugging kernel and driver-level issues using industry-standard tools, and integrating & bringing up hardware with Linux-based systems. Working closely with hardware teams, you will interpret specifications to enable device functionality and optimize drivers for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency. Additionally, you will be required to write clear technical documentation for driver APIs, design, and integration steps. To excel in this role, you should hold a Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field, along with 4 to 8 years of professional experience in software development. Proficiency in C/C++ programming, memory management, and hands-on experience with any Linux device driver (character, block, network, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.) are essential. You should have a good understanding of Linux kernel architecture, module programming, build systems, interrupt handling, DMA, and device tree configuration. Familiarity with cross-compilation, embedded Linux toolchains, and debugging tools like GDB, ftrace, perf, printk, and version control experience with Git are required. Preferred skills include exposure to multiple driver types (networking, storage, multimedia, etc.), experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux environments, knowledge of real-time Linux and RT patches, and scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for testing and automation. Strong analytical and debugging skills, good communication and collaboration abilities, as well as the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables are key soft skills for this role.,