Linux BSP/ Device Driver

Job Objective:

We are seeking an experienced Developer with a strong background in C++, CUDA programming,

and Linux to guide our development team in building cutting-edge solutions for device

integration and high-performance computing tasks. This is a hands-on leadership position that

combines technical expertise with team management skills to deliver high-quality software

products.

Primary responsibilities:

Software Development:

• Develop and maintain high-performance applications using C++ and CUDA.

• Design and implement parallel algorithms for GPUs to accelerate computational

workloads.

Performance Optimization:

• Optimize CUDA kernels for performance, scalability, and memory efficiency.

• Analyze performance bottlenecks and propose innovative solutions.

Code Review and Testing:

• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

• Develop and execute test cases to validate functionality and performance.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the software engineering and research teams to understand

requirements and deliver robust solutions.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members when necessary.

Documentation:

• Write and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and user

manuals.

Required Skills:

• C++: Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20).

• CUDA Programming: Extensive experience in developing, debugging, and optimizing

CUDA applications.

• GPU Optimization: Familiarity with memory hierarchy, shared memory, streams, and

warp-level operations in CUDA.

• Parallel Computing: Solid understanding of parallel algorithms and multi-threaded

programming.

• Mathematical and Analytical Skills: Strong foundation in linear algebra, calculus, and

numerical methods.

• Tools: Experience with debugging/profiling tools like Nsight, CUDA Memcheck, or

Candidate should have 6-9 years of experience in IoT embedded systems. He/ She should be

passionate, tech savvy, academically sound, have interest in embedded devices and

technologies.

Experience:

• Exposure to Microcontroller/Microprocessor Architecture /Family e.g. ARM Cortex,

Microchip, Xtensa ESP32, TI CC32XX, STM32

• Knowledge of Bare metal and any RTOS (Free RTOS, uC OS, EmbOSs, VxWorks, QNX)

• Knowledge of Microcontroller peripherals and low level drivers e.g. ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI,

UART, CAN, RS485, DMA, Ethernet, Display

• Knowledge of networking concepts like OSI layers, embedded TCP/IP stacks and common

IP protocols

• Knowledge of RF protocols WIFI, Bluetooth/BLE, IoT Cellular

• Knowledge of IoT communication protocols MQTT, COAP, AMQP

• Knowledge of Build toolchains and framework such as IAR, GCC, Keil, Mplab

• DFMA and DFMEA, Design release process

• Coding standards, guidelines and compliance tools

• Version control and repositories using git tools

• Software quality assurance and automated testing tools Experience / Skills Embedded software design cycle

• Documenting Software Design (flow charts, state diagram, logic design, analysis, implementation, debugging and testing etc)

• Good hands-on programming in Embedded C, C++.

• Programming in scripting languages such as batch, shell, python is a plus.

• Experience with AWS/Google cloud for device connectivity. Exposure to IoT cloud services. e.g. AWS IoT

• Software and Hardware integration testing and troubleshooting

• Protocol debugging using protocol analyzer.

• Understanding of Schematic/ Hardware design around microcontrollers like ST, TI, Atmel, Microchip, ARM core

Lifespark Technologies is looking for individuals with a passion for impacting real lives through technology. Lifespark is one of the most promising startups in the Assistive Tech space in India, and has been honoured with several National and International awards. Our mission is to create seamless, persistent and affordable healthcare solutions. If you are someone who is driven to make a real impact in this world, we are your people.

Lifespark is currently building solutions for Parkinson’s Disease, and we are looking for an embedded software lead to join our growing team. You will be working directly with the founders on high impact problems in the Neurological Healthcare domain. You will be solving some of the most fundamental and exciting challenges in the industry and will have the ability to see your insights turned into real products every day

Responsibilities :

1. RTOS based multithreaded software development

2. Building future ready, scalable software architectures

3. Liasing with hardware team to decide project requirements

4. Realtime IoT functionality development on ESP32 platform

5. Integration of third party services for cloud based communications and computation

6. Maintaining and documenting software via git (GitLab)

7. Coordinating releases, setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines

8. Managing AWS based backend services, integration with AWS services such as S3,

Sagemaker

9. Firmware security, Flash encryption, Bootloader encryption, secure communications

10. Deep integration with hardware team - stress testing hardware

11. Development of device drivers

12. Software testing and maintenance

Recommended experience :

1. Good command over Linux

2. Familiarity with real time tasks and timing sensitive system design

3. Familiarity with BLE/Wifi/etc IoT communication protocols

4. Familiarity with major third party platforms for cloud and ML/AI integration

5. Testing actual physical outcomes of programmed solutions

6. Deep familiarity with ESP-IDF

Location : IIT Bombay, Mumbai

Working mechanism : In-person

Compensation range : 4-12 lpa + ESOPs

Must have Skilled and Should Currently have Hand-on experience:

• Programming Language:          C, C++
• Operating System:                   Linux
• Debugging Tools:                     Valgrind / GDB - required
• Version Control:                       (Stash- nice to have) & (Git – Required)
• Build and Deployment:             Bamboo – nice to have
• Operating System:                     Linux
• Experience:                               5 to 8 years (Min. 4 years)

• Would be working on Development and Production Support of Email Mx Product which uses email protocols  (POP, IMAP, and SMTP) developed on C, C++ technology on Linux Platform.
• Technologies they get to learn: C, C++, GDB, Valgrind, python (python to a certain extent).
• Protocols they get to learn:   POP, IMAP, and SMTP and also any and every communication happening in Email Platform
• Source Control:                 Git, Stash
• Build and Deployment:           Bamboo
• Operating System:               Linux

• Debugging a Multicomponent – Multi-Threaded – Multi-Server Environment of a Live Product Deployed to Tier – 1 Customer.
• Opportunity for Improving CPU of exiting product.
• Opportunity for Memory optimization along with some good