Staff Embedded Linux Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, customization, and maintenance of Board Support Packages (BSPs) for various hardware platforms using the Yocto Project build system.
• Configure, build, and optimize the Linux kernel, bootloaders (U-Boot), and root file systems for custom hardware, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Develop, port, and debug Linux device drivers for a wide range of hardware interfaces, including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and USB.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers during initial board bring-up, debugging issues at the register and schematic levels using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Implement and enhance functionalities related to the PCIe subsystem, including DMA, memory management, and interrupt handling.
• Work with BIOS/UEFI configurations and integrate them with the embedded Linux environment as required for specific platforms (e.g., x86 architectures).
• Optimize system performance, boot time, memory footprint, and power consumption for embedded devices.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows for the embedded software stack.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded Linux development, with a strong background in system-level programming and board bring-up.
• Deep expertise in the Yocto Project, including custom layer development, recipes (BitBake), and image generation.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded and kernel-level development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel internals, memory management, scheduling, and device driver architecture.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools like GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with secure boot, OTA updates, and system security hardening.