Linux Kernel Developer

1 week ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India TekPillar Full time

Job Title : Kernel Developer

Experience : 6 - 10 Years

Location : Bangalore

We are seeking an experienced Kernel Developer with expertise in Linux Kernel Development, BSP (Board Support Package) customization, and device driver development. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing embedded software solutions in an agile environment. This position requires a deep understanding of low-level programming, system architecture, and hardware-software integration. Candidates with a strong grasp of C/C++ programming, Linux internals, and communication protocols will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, customize, and optimize the Linux Kernel, ensuring high performance and stability.

- Work on BSP development and customization for embedded systems, ensuring compatibility with various hardware platforms.

- Design, develop, and maintain device drivers for embedded hardware, focusing on performance, power efficiency, and security.

- Conduct thorough debugging and troubleshooting of kernel, driver, and low-level system issues.

- Work with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, UART, I2C, and RS232, ensuring seamless integration with embedded systems.

- Implement and maintain multi-threaded, multi-core, and real-time processing capabilities.

- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and system architects to ensure efficient system performance.

- Optimize memory management, process scheduling, and system call handling in the Linux Kernel.

- Utilize Python scripting for automation, testing, and debugging of embedded software.

- Ensure software compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and best practices in kernel development.

- Work within an agile development framework, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous integration processes.

- Develop thorough documentation, technical specifications, and reports to support development and deployment.

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications :

- Strong hands-on experience in Linux Kernel Development, including driver development, debugging, and performance tuning.

- Proficiency in Embedded C / Embedded C++ programming with a deep understanding of system-level programming concepts.

- Experience with BSP customization and board bring-up for embedded platforms.

- Hands-on experience with device drivers for peripherals such as UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and RS232.

- Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), scheduling, and memory management.

- Experience working with Yocto, Buildroot, or other Linux build systems for embedded platforms.

- Knowledge of multi-threading, inter-process communication (IPC), and synchronization mechanisms.

- Understanding of low-level debugging tools, such as JTAG, GDB, and trace tools, to diagnose and fix system issues.

- Experience working with hardware interfaces and embedded system constraints to optimize performance.

- Strong debugging skills using kernel logs, system profiling tools, and performance analysis frameworks.

- Exposure to Python scripting for automation, debugging, and testing.

- Familiarity with source code management tools such as Git, SVN, or Mercurial.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience working with wireless communication protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee.

- Knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and security features in embedded Linux systems.

- Hands-on experience with power management techniques, low-power modes, and optimization strategies.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, LXC) in embedded environments.

- Experience in AI/ML acceleration on embedded platforms is a plus.

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