Linux Device Driver Engineer

Job Description :

We are looking for a skilled Linux Device Driver Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded C and Linux kernel development. The candidate will be responsible for Linux porting, kernel-space driver development, and user-space application support for embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for embedded systems.

- Perform Linux porting and board support package (BSP) customization.

- Set up, configure, and maintain Linux kernel build environments.

- Design and implement Linux kernel-space modules and drivers.

- Develop and debug Linux user-space applications and interfaces.

- Work on hardware bring-up, peripheral integration, and driver validation.

- Understand and modify kernel configurations, boot flow, and build systems.

- Debug kernel and driver issues using standard Linux debugging tools.

- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and application teams for system integration.

- Create technical documentation and support validation activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong programming skills in Embedded C.

- Hands-on experience in Linux Porting and Linux Device Driver development.

- Experience setting up and working with Linux kernel build environments.

- Strong understanding of Linux kernel architecture and kernel-space programming.

- Hands-on experience writing Linux kernel modules and device drivers.

- Good understanding of :

i. Kernel build systems

ii. Linux Device Driver framework

iii. Common kernel APIs and functions

- Experience in Linux user-space development.

- Familiarity with embedded Linux systems and hardware interfaces.

- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with BSP development and customization.

- Knowledge of bootloaders, kernel configuration, and cross-compilation.

- Exposure to communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, or Ethernet.

- Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools such as Git, Jira, or Confluence.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.