
About the role
Experience in Firmware/Software programming in embedded Linux & RTOS based application development. Candidate must have a very good understanding of ARM processor, hardware and custom board or product development experience.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design, code and integrate software for an embedded Linux/RTOS targeted application (applications, drivers, framework)
- Customization, deployment and maintenance of Linux distribution
- Interact with Linux kernel, integrate new device drivers Improvement and maintain existing software components
- Perform unit test, Integration test, verification and validation of the product developed.
- Assist with the hardware design surrounding the processor
- Document the projects according to standards (protocols, architecture, technical specifications, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Electronics or computer science engineering.
- Minimum 6 - 12 years of experience in embedded Linux programming.
Specific skills:
- Expert in C programming with RTOS.
- Hands-On experience with Protocol development.
- Nice to have Protocol development experience such as USB or DP, HDMI or equivalent.
- System level design and understanding of overall system
- Strong knowledge of Linux, ARM processor architecture with SOC, FPGA interface is a plus.
- Hand-on experience on Linux kernel and device-driver development and debugging.
- Knowledge/Experience of TCP/IP, Network programming.
- Ability to write effective and reusable code according to best practices.
- Must be a dynamic, autonomous, and team-oriented individual.
- Knowledge of hardware and low-level development is an asset.

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Job Title : Embedded System Software Engineer
Experience Required : 1 to 3 Years
Duration : 6+ Months (Extendable)
Notice Period : Immediate
Job Description :
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Embedded System Software Engineer to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 Years of experience in embedded software development with a solid foundation in C++ and Qt 5.
This role involves working with embedded Linux systems and contributing to the development and maintenance of robust embedded applications.
Mandatory Skills : C++, Qt 5, Embedded Linux (Yocto preferred), SOAP/REST protocols, Git, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using C++ and Qt 5.
- Work on embedded Linux systems, with a preference for experience in The Yocto Project.
- Integrate and manage network communication using protocols such as SOAP and REST.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Utilize Git for version control and collaborative development.
- Troubleshoot and debug software and system issues efficiently.
- Continuously improve code quality through code reviews, testing, and optimization.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 Years of hands-on experience in software development.
- Proficiency in C++ and Qt 5 Framework.
- Experience working with Embedded Linux; knowledge of Yocto Project is a strong plus.
- Basic understanding of network protocols, including SOAP and REST.
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) :
- Experience in cross-compiling and deployment for embedded targets.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing for embedded systems.
- Understanding of hardware-software integration challenges.
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).
Role: Embedded Software Developer
Exp: 3-7yrs
Location: Noida
Work Mode: 5days
Description:
- Must be B.E./B.Tech./MTech. in Computer Science, IT or related software engineering degree.
- Must have 3 to 7 years’ experience with strong experience of C system programming in embedded environment.
- Must have relevant experience of IMS or Telephony domain.
- Must have excellent S/W design Skills with proven experience of writing efficient code for embedded environment.
- Must have experience of Linux or RTOS S/W design programming.
- Must have excellent debugging skills, good experience on analyzing network protocol Logs.
- Must be conversant with embedded development tools, debuggers, Network protocol analyzers like Wireshark etc.
- Must have hands-on experience & understanding of S/W Management Processes: Source Code Management, Unit/Integration Testing, Branch management, Feature Configuration etc.
- Preferred to have experience on 4G/5G wireless protocol stack or WLAN SW development.
- Preferred to have worked on Android based Smart Phone or embedded M2M/IOT projects .
- Preferred to be from leading telecommunication, semiconductor or electronics ODM/OEM company background.
- Strong Communication skills, Self-driven, Positive attitude & hardworking.
Requirements:
- Very good programming knowledge in C/C++
- Experience in Multi-threaded software development
- Understanding of operating systems concepts, system performance, and optimization
- Familiar with working in an Embedded Linux development environment.
- Excellent problem-solving/debugging skills, design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging
- Knowledge of embedded tools like emulators, linkers, makefiles, etc
- Experience in voice applications development, preferably on client/server platforms
- Knowledge of RTOS programming will be added advantage.
- Understanding of different processors. microcontrollers architectures.
- Familiarity with development tools such as GCC, GDB, Eclipse, GNU Make, etc
- Coding and Debugging in C language.
- Knowledge on ARM based architectures of 8/16/32 Microcontrollers,UART, ADC, DAC,Ethernet, SPI,CAN,I2C and I2S.
- FPGA RTL coding and Simulation using Verilog/VHDL
Qualification - BE/B.Tech (ECE), M.Sc.(Electronics)
Only Defense and Aerospace, Electronics, Semi-Conductors,
(No Automative industry)
AVANTEL LIMITED is a technology driven public limited company with focus on developing innovative wireless communication products and solutions to meet unique requirements of defense, railways, and telecom sectors. The organization is certified against AS 9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards for Quality Management System. For more details visit www.avantel.in.
Bachelors/Masters Degree in Engineering
Position : BSP Engineer
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
Linux Device drivers Development and knowledge of RTOS.
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.
- Extensive knowledge of linux kernel internals.
- Good knowledge of C programming language.
- Familiarity with any processor architecture, virtualization, storage and network management.
- Strong experience in debugging linux kernel mode
- Debugging experience across hardware and platform firmware.

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What you need to join us
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Responsibilities
- Take ownership of firmware development for motor controllers
- Identify and develop real-time algorithms for controlling cutting-edge Motors and Generators
- Implement motor control algorithms in microcontrollers
- Debug and diagnose the firmware on the controller hardware
- Develop drivers and HAL firmware as needed for various peripherals
Skills and Experience
- Experience in embedded Firmware development
- In-depth knowledge of C programming knowledge
- Extensive engineering experiences in software development with proven track record of at least one product from concept to production
- Hands on experience with development and debugging of embedded systems
- Experience in working with real-time embedded systems and power electronics
- Experience in working with Microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, Timers, Comparators, Input-capture, PWM etc.
- Experience with microcontrollers from TI, NXP, STM32, PIC, Atmel (ARM based microcontroller experience is preferred)
- Ability to translate mathematical concepts to executable code in resource-constrained microcontroller environments
- Exposure to debugging using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, signal generators etc.
- Hands-on experience in bringing up a new hardware with firmware written from scratch
- Experience with simulation software such as Matlab, Simulink etc is highly desirable
- Knowledge and experience of control systems is highly preferred
- Experience in automotive domain is preferable
Character Traits
- Proactive
- Problem solver
- Committed and motivated
- Inquisitive and eager to learn
- Clarity of thinking
- Sense of urgency
- Can-do attitude
- Team player
Education and Experience:
B.E – EE, CS, ME (or equivalent) from a reputed institution with 3 years of experience OR
ME/MS – EE, CS, ME (or equivalent) with 1-2 years of experience

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- Define the process to upgrade the new Linux package to existing hardware at customer premises
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- Collaborate and work with global teams in multiple locations.
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- Basic SQL skills
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- Interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with vendors and customers.
- Experience with Agile Scrum
- Development background in Java/C++
- DevOps knowledge
- Knowledge on javascript







