Senior Engineer I, Embedded Software Design

We are looking for a highly skilled Embedded Software / Firmware Developer with strong experience in Embedded Linux development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with Yocto, U‑Boot, Linux Kernel customization, and system-level debugging, along with experience working on Texas Instruments (TI) and NXP platforms. The role involves design, development, customization, integration, and troubleshooting of embedded Linux-based systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Embedded Linux–based software and firmware for embedded systems

• Build and customize Linux BSPs using Yocto Project

• Develop, port, and customize U‑Boot, Linux kernel, and device drivers

• Perform board bring-up and low-level debugging on new hardware platforms

• Analyze and resolve complex system-level issues related to boot, kernel, drivers, and middleware

• Work closely with hardware, validation, and application teams for seamless system integration

• Optimize system performance, boot time, and memory usage

• Ensure compliance with coding standards, quality processes, and documentation requirements

• Participate in code reviews, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Embedded Linux development (5–8 years)

• Hands-on expertise with:

• Yocto Project (bitbake, recipes, layers, BSP customization)

• U‑Boot customization and boot flow understanding

• Linux Kernel configuration, porting, and debugging

• OCI- Containerised application development

• Proficient in C / C++ programming for embedded systems

• Strong debugging skills using tools such as GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, or equivalent

• Experience with Texas Instruments (TI) and NXP processors/SoCs

• Good understanding of:                                       

• Device Tree

• Build systems and cross-compilation

• Memory management and process scheduling

• CPU load analysis

• Experience with version control systems such as Git

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Experience with driver development (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, USB, Ethernet, etc.)

• Familiarity with root file systems, init systems (systemd, init scripts), and middleware

• Knowledge of secure boot, OTA updates, or performance optimization is a plus

• Exposure to industrial, automotive, or consumer embedded products

• Git, CI/CD, Jenkins, Github Action, CMAKE, FreeRTOS

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