
- 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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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Device Driver Engineer with strong C/C++ programming skills and hands-on experience in Linux driver development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with kernel modules and hardware interfaces, and be comfortable debugging and optimizing low-level system software.
Key Responsibilities
- Porting existing Linux device drivers to new platforms, SoCs, and kernel versions.
- New driver development for custom hardware components and peripherals.
- Debugging kernel and driver-level issues using industry-standard tools.
- Integration & bring-up of hardware with Linux-based systems.
- Collaborate with hardware teams to interpret specifications and enable device functionality.
- Optimize drivers for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
- Write clear technical documentation for driver APIs, design, and integration steps.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
- 4 to 8 years of professional experience in software development.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and memory management.
- Hands-on experience with any Linux device driver (character, block, network, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.).
- Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture, module programming, and build systems.
- Knowledge of interrupt handling, DMA, and device tree configuration.
- Familiarity with cross-compilation and embedded Linux toolchains.
- Experience with debugging tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, printk, etc.).
- Version control experience (Git).
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to multiple driver types (networking, storage, multimedia, etc.).
- Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux environments.
- Knowledge of real-time Linux and RT patches.
- Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for testing and automation.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Good communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
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
- 3-7 years of experience in development of Algorithm & Functions for advance driver assist systems (ADAS), Autonomous driving (AD)
- Experienced in development using MATLAB Simulink, TargetLink, Stateflow
- Design and development of automotive feature/function software/
components (ACC, AEB, TSR, LKA etc.) for ADAS/AD systems - Coordination and regular interaction with different stakeholders and teams like testing, requirements, leads etc.
- Participate in SW requirement generation, SW architecture, detailed design etc
Position Overview:
This position is part of highly skilled fimrware team that do software board bring up of bare silicon for next generation products. In order to write system software for embedded electronic products, this position requires academic background in electronics engineering to understand hardware concepts such as digital logic, schematics, and microprocessor communications to develop effective embedded software.
Candidate should have complete knowledge of Software development cycle from architecture definition to the implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Must wear multiple hats from analyzing field and factory reported issues to software integration.
- Be a liason for troubleshooting and debugging complex systems and identifying the root cause.
- Develop detailed design documents and customer facing application notes for the system and IOT features for Mobile routers.
- Act as a product lead and be part of bigger team in software bring up.
- Ability to work on Low level software such as bootloaders and understanding of low level functional blocks is a must.
- Work on Linux kernel and configuration.
- Write or port device drivers for Ethernet, USB, GPIO, LED, Bluetooth, Accelormeter, LCD and touch screen.
- Debug stability issues in data routing between WAN and LAN interfaces.
- Work with Software QA with test plan and execution.
- Work with Hardware team to identify and root cause stability problems.
Experience/Requirements:
- Demonstrable knowledge of C, C++, Assembly programming skills
- Overall 10+ years of experience in embedded environment preferabily Linux.
- Board bring up proficiency with bootloaders and other low level software, must be very good with debugging techniques.
- Experience in TCP/IP networking is must for trouble shooting throughput and other traffic issues.
- Driver experience with I2C, SPI, UART, LCD, Ethernet, PCIe is a plus.
- Experience with low level debugging using JTAG.
- Experience with Makefiles, and build environments such as PTXDIST, Yocto and Buildroot.
- Experience with version control such as git and svn.
- Good communication skills and team player.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously to meet deadlines, in a fast-changing environment.
Education:
Bachelor in Electronic and Communication or related degreePrimary Skill: System Software Development
Skill sets req:
- Linux porting/development; Linux kernel concepts
- Expertise in Linux BSP device driver development
- Customizing kernel + Porting + Developing Applications Linux Device Driver Development (Character devices) Good Concepts of Network Drivers File Systems Concepts
- Expertise in porting, network stack; optimization, network programming
- Bootloader/Uboot porting
- Camera driver development (Good to have)

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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
Position Title: Embedded Software Developer (Linux Driver Development)
Experience: 4 - 10 Years
Mode of Hire: Permanent, Deployed at Client Location.
Work Location: Hyderabad
Notice Period: Max. 20 - 30 Days (Early Joiners will be preferable).
What we are looking for?
Must Have:
- Should have strong proficiency in C, C++ and Embedded Systems (embedded C)
- Should have 4+ years of experience in Linux Driver Development, Application development
- Excellent debugging skills at kernel and user space and exposure to different debugging tools
- High level understanding of ARM & RISC (Instructions) OR MB Processor and Assembly Programming
Good to Have:
- Any Driver development exposure in Multimedia, Exposure to any one of the Linux Kernel Framework (Display, Camera Drivers, HDMI, GPU, MIPI, DRM framework, V4L2, etc.)







