Softpath Technologies - C++ Software Developer - Linux Kernel Programming

Position : C++ Software Developer

Experience Required : 4 7+ Years

Location : Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore

Mode of Work : Onsite

Industry : Embedded Systems / Networking / Semiconductors

About the Role :

Key Responsibilities :

- Work on device driver development, board bring-up, and integration for Linux and FreeRTOS-based systems.

- Develop and debug PHY/MAC layer drivers to support high-performance networking applications.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and test engineers to define software

specifications and requirements.

- Implement and maintain software interfaces for I2C, SPI, UART, and other hardware interfaces.

- Perform detailed debugging and performance optimization of code, including low-level kernel driver issues.

- Contribute to automated test frameworks and create Python scripts to validate firmware and drivers.

- Participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and ensure coding standards are maintained.

- Create and maintain clear documentation of software modules and design processes.

- Continuously analyze and improve existing systems for better performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Technical Requirements :

- Strong hands-on experience in modern C++ (C++11 and above) object-oriented programming, STL, memory management, multi-threading, etc.

- 3+ years of real-world experience in embedded C++ development on Linux and/or RTOS platforms.

- Solid experience in Linux kernel programming, device driver development, and board bring-up.

- Deep knowledge of memory-mapped I/O, interrupt handling, and peripheral configuration.

- Experience working with PHY/MAC layer protocols and interfacing with networking chips or wireless modules.

- Expertise in communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, etc.

- Working knowledge of FreeRTOS or similar real-time operating systems.

- Proficiency in Python for scripting and test automation.

- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, and collaborative development environments.

Nice to Have (Optional) :

- Exposure to networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP stack).

- Knowledge of CI/CD practices and test automation frameworks.

- Contributions to open-source embedded or driver projects.