
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance the Yocto BSP for the TechNexion PICO-IMX6 DualLite (NXP i.MX6) platform.
- Assess and execute migration from Yocto Zeus to a newer LTS release (e.g., Dunfell/Kirkstone).
- Integrate stable Linux kernel patches from NXP and mainline.
- Optimize system boot time, startup sequence, and overall performance.
- Remove unnecessary services and packages to reduce image footprint.
- Update and stabilize the Bluetooth stack (BlueZ and firmware).
- Optimize Linux kernel configuration, power management, and CPU tuning.
- Debug CPU, memory, storage, and I/O performance issues.
- Maintain Yocto layers, build process, and technical documentation.
- Define and maintain eMMC/SD storage layouts for boot, rootfs, data, and update partitions.
Required Skills
Mandatory
5+ years of Embedded Linux development experience.
2+ years of hands-on Yocto Project experience.
Strong expertise in:
- Yocto (recipes, meta-layers, BitBake, bbappend)
- Linux kernel configuration and patching
- NXP i.MX6 or similar embedded platforms
- Systemd optimization and boot profiling
- Embedded Linux debugging (dmesg, perf, ftrace, systemd-analyze)
- BlueZ and Bluetooth bring-up
- Cross-compilation, toolchains, and Git workflows
Preferred
- Yocto LTS migration experience.
- U-Boot optimization.
- Embedded power optimization.
- Secure Boot and OTA update concepts.
- Exposure to Qt-based embedded systems.
Key Deliverables
- Optimized and maintainable Yocto BSP.
- Reduced system boot time.
- Lean system image with redundant services removed.
- Stable Bluetooth stack with updated patches.
- Updated Linux kernel with critical fixes.
- Documented Yocto layers and build process.
- Migration plan for the latest Yocto LTS.
- Defined storage partition layout for deployment.
Experience: 5+ Years in Embedded Linux (Minimum 2+ Years with Yocto)

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Bachelors/Masters Degree in Engineering
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Total experience : 4+ yrs to 10 yrs
Desired Skills And Experience
4+ years of experience in application development, drivers development.
At least 4 years of working experience in the design and development of u-boot and Linux kernel subsystems and drivers.
Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Hands-on experience in ARM-based SoC.
Experience in BSP and Boot loaders
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Device drivers experience preferably for following devices: UART, I2C, I2S, SPI, GPIO, PCIe, MMC, USB etc.,
Hands-on experience on WIFI and SDIO has added advantage.
Strong debugging skills.
Job Brief
We are looking for an analytical, results-driven Senior Hardware and Firmware Engineer who can create complex PCB layout while using the least space possible. The designs should allow for easy development and debugging for the firmware engineers while keeping customer requirements, cost constraints and space constraints in mind. Hardware debugging knowledge and soldering skills are essential for this role.
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- Collaborating with firmware engineers and supply chain personnel on deciding the
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- Collaborate with firmware engineers in designing PCB schematics
- Debugging faulty PCBs using on a hardware level and collaborate with firmware engineers to debug on a firmware level.
- Understanding the manufacturing rules of PCB manufacturers and PCB assembly houses.
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- MSc or PhD in ECE, EEE, EIE or in related fields preferred with a strong technical knowledge and 3-4+ years of experience in designing PCB layouts and developing firmware.
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Familiar with Python
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Worked with equipment like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes etc.
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Worked on microcontrollers from Dialog Semiconductors, Nordic Semiconductors,
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STMicroelectronics, Espressif etc.
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Worked on projects involving DSP, AI/ML
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Primary Skill: System Software Development
Skill sets req:
- Linux porting/development; Linux kernel concepts
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- Camera driver development (Good to have)
Hands on experience in developing low level software for microcontroller based environments with ARM/Cortex processors or similar.
must do a Project:Linux Device Drivers
Experience in all aspects of designing and developing SW in C/C++ language for embedded platforms.
Advance level knowledge of modern microprocessor architecture – MMU, Caches, Exceptions, interrupts, instruction sets etc.
Experience in working with multiple common h/w interfaces like USB, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR controller, DMAC etc.
Device driver or stack development in at least one major Operating system for at least one complex interface.
Experience in SW protocol stacks like USB, TCP/IP, File system etc.
Experience in Board Bring up, Device drivers, Firmware, Boot Loaders, Tool chains & Build systems.
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