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Linux Kernel Developer

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1 - 3 yrs
₹3L - ₹8L / yr (ESOP available)
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
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Embedded Linux
Linux kernel
Embedded C
Device Driver Development
  • 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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