Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Linux Developer

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About the Role:

Senior Embedded Linux Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of embedded Linux software, including kernel and user-space components.
• Design, implement, and maintain

  embedded C/C++ applications

  running on Linux-based systems
• Work with middleware, libraries, and system APIs to integrate and test new features
• Contribute to

  software architecture

  discussions and help shape development best practices
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness
• Collaborate with hardware, QA, and product teams to define and implement system-level solutions.
• Drive debugging and performance optimization using tools like GDB, JTAG, and system logs.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews.
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure software quality through test-driven development and adherence to best practices.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for designs, implementations, and processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in embedded Linux development using C/C++.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel internals and device tree configuration.
• Proven experience with ARM-based platforms (e.g., NXP i.MX, TI Sitara, Renesas RZ family,..).
• Proficiency with bootloaders such as U-Boot and secure boot implementation.
• Solid understanding of hardware-software interfacing and peripheral integration.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development workflows.
• Excellent system-level debugging, profiling, and performance tuning skills.
• Experience with Linux customization using Yocto or Buildroot.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Linux driver development or kernel module programming.
• Exposure to OTA updates, secure firmware upgrade mechanisms, or trusted boot.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like MQTT, CAN, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Understanding of real-time and low-latency system design.
• Experience working on cloud-connected IoT devices or edge platforms.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, leadership, and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Self-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.