Job Category: Embedded HW_SW

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 3-4 Years

Notice period: 0-30 days

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Kernel and Device Driver Developer with expertise in embedded systems, ARM-based SoCs, and Linux/Android platforms. This position will provide opportunities to work on cutting-edge automotive and embedded software development projects, including real-time operating systems and peripheral integrations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of real-time programming concepts, and hands-on experience with tools like JTAG debuggers and GDB.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel and device drivers for ARM-based SoCs in embedded automotive applications.
• Work on the integration and development of peripherals like USB, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and others on Linux/Android platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement embedded software solutions.
• Perform low-level debugging and troubleshooting using tools like JTAG, GDB debuggers, Lauterbach, and others.
• Develop and optimize scripts using Python, Shell scripting, and other languages to streamline development processes.
• Debug and resolve complex system-level issues involving real-time constraints, multitasking, and parallel processing concepts.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following best practices in software development.
• Work on version control tools such as Git and Perforce, and participate in code reviews via platforms like Codelollab and Gerrit.
• Develop, test, and optimize embedded software solutions in line with customer specifications and industry standards.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Embedded C/C++ Programming: Expertise in embedded system development, with a strong understanding of memory management and low-level programming.
• Linux Kernel and Driver Development: Experience in developing and maintaining device drivers on Linux/Android platforms.
• ARM Architecture & Tools: Hands-on experience with ARM-based SoCs and ARM development tools.
• RTOS Knowledge: Experience with real-time operating systems, multitasking, and parallel-processing concepts such as threads, signals, priorities, semaphores, mutexes, race conditions, and deadlocks.
• Debugging & Debug Tools: Strong debugging skills with JTAG, GDB, and exposure to Lauterbach debuggers.
• Scripting Languages: Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Shell for automation and tool development.
• Version Control: Proficient with Git, Perforce, and code review tools such as Codelollab, Gerrit.
• Embedded Software Development: Previous experience working with storage domains like SCSI, UFS, NAND, and NOR, especially on Linux/Android.
• Peripherals Development: In-depth experience with hardware peripherals such as USB, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, and SPI.
• Communication & Teamwork Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Hardware Skills: Ability to read schematics and use test equipment such as JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

Preferred Skills:

• UEFI Knowledge: Experience working with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) systems.
• Automotive Domain Expertise: Familiarity with automotive systems and standards is a plus.