Senior Linux Device Driver Developer

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for microcontroller and microprocessor-based systems.
• Work with RTOS platforms like ThreadX, FreeRTOS, and embedded Linux for system-level programming.
• Develop and port device drivers for interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, PCIe, and USB.
• Perform board bring-up activities including bootloader development, hardware-software integration, and system debugging.
• Implement and manage IPC mechanisms including message queues, shared memory, semaphores, and synchronization primitives.
• Handle interrupt management, kernel timing, and multithreading in embedded environments.
• Collaborate with hardware teams and use lab instruments (Oscilloscopes, Waveform Analyzers, Lauterbach) for debugging and validation.
• Optimize system performance and ensure reliability and scalability of embedded solutions.

Primary Skills

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Expertise in RTOS (ThreadX, FreeRTOS) and Linux kernel internals.
• Deep understanding of ARM architectures (ARMv7/ARMv8).
• Experience with device driver development and hardware abstraction layers.
• Knowledge of IPC, multithreading, mutexes, and interrupt handling.

Secondary Skills

• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and testing.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for embedded software.
• Understanding of secure boot, firmware updates, and system security.
• Knowledge of embedded testing frameworks and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• Certifications in Embedded Systems or RTOS (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.