
Key Responsibilities
1. Kernel Lifecycle & Maintenance
Upstream Alignment: Lead the strategy for upgrading enterprise kernels (e.g., migrating from LTS 5.15 to 6.6) while maintaining binary compatibility where required.
Patch Porting: Expertly port functional and performance patches between disparate kernel versions, resolving complex code conflicts and API changes.
CVE Mitigation: Monitor the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML) and security advisories to identify and backport CVE patches from upstream to production environments.
2. Deep-Dive Debugging & Stability
Panic Analysis: Act as the final escalation point for Kernel Panics and "Oops" messages. Utilize kdump, crash, and gdb to perform post-mortem analysis of vmcores.
Boot-Time Resolution: Debug critical failures during the early boot process (UEFI handoff, initramfs, and early kernel init) where standard logging is unavailable.
Performance Tuning: Use ebpf, ftrace, and perf to identify bottlenecks in memory management, scheduler latency, or I/O throughput.
3. Driver Development & Hardware Integration
Driver Ownership: Design, develop, or maintain at least one Open Source or Proprietary Device Driver (Network, Storage, GPU, or Character devices).
Hardware Abstraction: Interface directly with hardware registers, managing DMA mappings, and optimizing interrupt handling (MSI-X, Threaded IRQs).
Out-of-Tree Management: Maintain driver compatibility across kernel updates using DKMS or similar frameworks.
4. Infrastructure & Automation
Registry Management: Oversee the distribution of custom kernel builds and modules via GitLab Container/Package Registries.
CI/CD for Kernel: Build automated testing pipelines (Hardware-in-the-loop) to validate kernel stability before enterprise-wide deployment.
Required Technical Skills:
Languages: Mastery of C/C++ Programming (C is preferred)
Kernel Internals: Deep understanding of VFS, Memory Management (MMU/Paging), Process Scheduling, and Networking Stacks.
Debugging Tools: Expert-level use of kprobes, trace-cmd, valgrind, and hardware-level debuggers (JTAG/Serial Console).
Build Systems: Proficiency with Kbuild, Makefiles, and building RPM/Debian packages for kernel distribution.
Security: Hands-on experience with SELinux/AppArmor policy development and kernel hardening (FIPS, KSPP).

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Location : Bangalore
Experience : 3 to 10 Years
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- Highly proficient and possess working in Linux kernel and Linux device drivers.
- Hands on experience on working on platform of MIPS, ARM etc.
- Working knowledge and strong understanding of Device Tree.
- Understanding of Make files, their customization and Cross Compilation and Shell scripting.
- Experience in working on U-boot.
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Python Embedded Engineer
Location: Chennai
Experience : 3+ years
Budget : 1.2 LPM
We are looking for
Python Engineer who has experience in embedded system is must. Please look for the candidates who are trustworthy and good in communication.
We are looking for a skilled Python Embedded Engineer with 3+ years of experience and exposure to embedded systems.
The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize software solutions that interact with hardware and embedded platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust Python-based applications and tools.
Work on embedded system software development and integration.
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3+ years of professional experience in Python development.
Strong understanding of software development fundamentals.
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Knowledge of hardware-software interaction and communication protocols.
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
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Experience with C/C++.
Knowledge of RTOS or Linux-based embedded systems.
Experience with microcontrollers, sensors, or device drivers.
Exposure to CI/CD and automated testing frameworks.
C, C++ , Linux , Device Driver , Linux Internals ,
Processor knowledge like Arm , Intel , Protocol SPI , I2C . Networking experience,
L2 protocols knowledge, knowledge on Python/Perl ,
Broadcom DNX/XGS device experience is desirable,
Interested to learn New things,
C,C++, LINUX INTERNAL OR IPC, LINUX OS CONCEPTS, DEVICE DRIVERS,
PROCESSOR KNOWLEDGE
SCRIPTING KNOWLEDGE EIHER PYTHON OR PERL
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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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Hands-on experience on WIFI and SDIO has added advantage.
Strong debugging skills.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
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EXPERIENCE:
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