Sony - Linux Kernel Engineer

Description :

Job Title : Linux Kernel Engineer

Company : Sony India Software Centre

Job Description :

You will work on enhancing performance, stability, and functionality of the Linux kernel in embedded systems, enabling the next generation of Sony products. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and drive innovation in software solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Debug and troubleshoot kernel issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.

- Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality contributions and adherence to coding standards.

- Document designs, processes, and progress in development.

- Stay updated on the latest advancements in Linux kernel development.

Skills And Qualifications :

- Strong C programming skills and OS and Compiler concepts.

- Strong expertise in ARM/X86 architecture.

- Good experience in Linux kernel area and debugging linux kernel oops, back traces, hangs etc.

- Good Experience in Linux Kernel with kernel debugging tools and techniques (e.g., kgdb).

- Experience in Board bring up.

- Linux kernel internal knowledge - Memory management, synchronization, process management, interrupts, context switching, file

access.

- Understanding of embedded systems and real-time operating systems.

- Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Good To Have :

- ARM assembly programming skills.

- Worked on bootloaders (uboot, GRUB etc).

- Handling evaluation boards, ex :

1. Texas Instruments.

2. Beagle/PandaBoard.

3. Freescale - iMX6S.

4. NVidia - JetsonTX2.

Tools And Technologies :

- Version control systems (e.g., Git).

- Build systems and compilers (e.g., Make, GCC).

- Debuggers and profiling tools.

- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks.

- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools.

Years Of Exp : 5 to 7 years

Designation : Technical Lead