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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Device Driver Engineer with strong C/C++ programming skills and hands-on experience in Linux driver development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with kernel modules and hardware interfaces, and be comfortable debugging and optimizing low-level system software.
Key Responsibilities
- Porting existing Linux device drivers to new platforms, SoCs, and kernel versions.
- New driver development for custom hardware components and peripherals.
- Debugging kernel and driver-level issues using industry-standard tools.
- Integration & bring-up of hardware with Linux-based systems.
- Collaborate with hardware teams to interpret specifications and enable device functionality.
- Optimize drivers for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
- Write clear technical documentation for driver APIs, design, and integration steps.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
- 4 to 8 years of professional experience in software development.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and memory management.
- Hands-on experience with any Linux device driver (character, block, network, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.).
- Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture, module programming, and build systems.
- Knowledge of interrupt handling, DMA, and device tree configuration.
- Familiarity with cross-compilation and embedded Linux toolchains.
- Experience with debugging tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, printk, etc.).
- Version control experience (Git).
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to multiple driver types (networking, storage, multimedia, etc.).
- Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux environments.
- Knowledge of real-time Linux and RT patches.
- Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for testing and automation.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Good communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
Mandatory Skills:-
C Programming and data structures.
Linux Internals ( System calls, IPC, Network Programming, POSIX Multi-thread programming)
Desirable Skills :-
C++ and OOPs knowledge
Linux system start-up sysvinit, systemd,
Bootloaders : uBoot
Message bus protocols like dbus
Basic Linux Device driver knowledge
Linux Build framework – Yocto-Bitbake, Makefiles
Python scripting
Debug using tools such as GDB
Version control - GIT and SVN
- Working Experience in
· C and/or C++ programming
o Should have Project working experience in C or C++
o Should have done feature enhancement and/or Bug fixing using C/C++.
· System Programming knowledge in
o Muti-threaded programming, Process contexts/forks/execs and system calls
o IPCs (like Socket programming, Message Queues, semaphores)
o Linux Operating system
o File access calls, like file descriptor handled operations.
· Enterprise Security domain and SaaS
o IPSec, SSL VPN tunnelling
- Strong C/C++ programming hands on experience
- Should have work experience on firmware development with strong Linux internals.
- Very good development, design and debugging experience on embedded firmware.
- Added advantage to have experience on Systems management/Out of Band/BMC domain experience
- Good to have automation experience using Python or shell scripting
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Experience on tools like JIRA, Yocto, Visual studio, etc.
Strong programming (Java, C/C++) and troubleshooting skill
Experience on Android telephony, connectivity framework
RIL
Familiarity and support of PTCRB/GCF certification process.
Knowledge a cellular test equipment and network IOT
IMS/Volte/SMS over IMS/Video calling and SIP signaling – Desired
Knowledge of QUALCOMM tools, QXDM, QRCT, ER & Analysis of logs.
Preferred - knowledge on 3GPP specs and GSM/GPRS/EGPRS/WCDMA/UMTS/LTE/TD-SCDMA standards
Preferred - Android apps (Calling, messaging, Sim toolkit
Software development for video streaming solutions. The position is for a developer role who will translate functionality building blocks and components into to software code, integrate the functional components in the architectural framework. The position will be responsible for complete software development including requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test, integration. Expert in C++, C#, Network protocols like TCP/UDP, design patterns and principles. Hands on with network protocols in C#. Understand cloud technology.
Strong debugging skills. Video streaming hands is preferred. Video Management solutions (VMS) hands on is big plus. It requires closely working with SMEs/ domain experts. Responsible for algorithm development, programming, unit testing, implementation, documentation, maintenance and support of systems software’s in adherence with Industry standards, processes and best practices. Develop high quality, secure, scalable software solutions based on technical requirements specifications and design artifacts within expected time and budget. Assist team members in the development of applications, components, system to system interfaces and complete software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or applications Collaborate with SMEs, domain experts, quality assurance and end users to produce cutting-edge robust software solutions Develop product specifications with attention to safety criticality, robustness & reliability, extendibility & flexibility Evaluate existing software solutions to identify areas for improvement, modularization Design and documentation of evolving architecture in terms of UML diagrams, architectural diagrams, state-machines, flow-charts etc. Code implementation, debugging and unit testing
Work with project team to meet scheduled due dates, while maintaining the software quality. Assistance in testing activities as per standard V&V practices and Quality Assurance Maintain thorough documentation of software artefacts as per software development guidelines for moderately-complex projects. Actively look for opportunities to enhance standards and improve process efficiency.
Skills
- Minimum 5+ years of proven experience as software engineer.
- Strong in Network protocols, OOPS concepts and data structures.
- Familiarity with application software development as well as embedded software development
- Experience in software development and coding in various languages (C, C++, C#)
- Excellent knowledge of software and application design, architectural styles and design patterns, architecture tradeoff analysis
- Proficient understanding of any one of code versioning tools (Git, SVN, and Mercurial)
- Familiarity with formal change control and support processes (JIRA, BitBucket, Scrum etc.)
- Understanding of V&V approaches and software quality assurance principles
- Experience with service-oriented architecture (SOA), and cloud technologies would be an added advantage
- A technical mindset with great attention to details, innovation
- Good analytical, communication and presentation skills
Key Shared Accountabilities
Customers: Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels with different clients and vendors.
Business Team: Work Closely with business team to understand the needs and deliver by maintaining harmonious relationship.
Desired Behavioural Values
- Commitment to common purpose and goals
- Seating respect on the table
- Displaying Integrity and Ethic
- Taking initiative and ownership
- Being passionate about making a difference
- Constant networking with thought leaders, analyst & special interest groups.
- Collaborate with SMEs, domain experts and quality assurance to produce cutting-edge robust software solutions.
- Dreamer, Creative, Passionate & self-motivated & self-starter
- Actively listen to others and demonstrate understanding of other points of view.
- Showcase likeliness to adjust to changing conditions or priorities.
- Take the initiative to identify, work on problems proactively and lead by example.
- Consistently provide ideas, opinions, or information in a professional way.
- Understand IP & trademark policies and actively promote safe practices in projects.
Job Area Engineering - Software
Location Remote
Job Description
This position is ideal for a Senior SW engineer who is passionate about solving challenging business problems and building security services that provide an excellent client experience. You will be an integral part of the vulnerability assessment product development team focusing on designing, coding, and testing new and enhanced security services for z/Linux. The successful candidate should be a self-motivated individual with expert software engineering skills and solid expertise with IBM mainframe technologies. Candidate must be flexible and willing to switch tasks based on team's needs.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- Linux kernel and device driver development
- Experience with development boards such as DragonBoard
- Experience with python, perl, rust, shell scripting
- C programming and debugging skills
Preferred Qualifications
- CPU and cache architectures
- Experience with JTAG and GDB debuggers
- Linux Kernel upstream patch submission
- CPU performance and power analysis
- Independent and self-motivated problem solver and strategic thinker
- Proficient in Git for development and patch/branch management
Essential Functions
- Good planning, time management, decision-making, presentation, and organization skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills








