
Senior Software Engineer
at Its a Level 5 Product and Services Automotive Company
Job Description
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Able to design and architect product solutions.
- Sound knowledge in OOPS concepts and OOAD
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Knowledge on C++ 11/14, STL and BOOST libraries usage is added advantage
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Implementation of automated testing & unit test framework
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Know how on profiling tools & debugger
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Developed software with interfaces to low level system and hardware resources
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Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
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Team player & high review aspects with CPP Core guidelines
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Requirements Engineering and Bug Tracking tools
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Thorough knowledge in Build and Release. Good exposure on GIT, Gerrit, SVN and Jenkins
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Should be a quick learner and can take on things independently
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Autosar / Automotive Domain knowledge would be a plus
Qualifications
BE/ BTech. in CS/IT/ENC/EEE
Additional Information
Having 4 to 8 years of experience

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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).
Summary:
Hyperspec is building a real time local map for self-driving cars and using cross view localization to enable ubiquitous autonomy. Hyperspec is a VC funded startup.
The principal embedded systems engineer will have deep expertise in embedded systems design, development and worked for years on embedded systems teams. This person is a leader and mentor to junior engineers and shares knowledge about the design and development of embedded systems.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as an expert in all aspects of embedded projects and embedded systems—including designing, developing, testing, and perfecting designs
- Responsible for updating and working with executive leadership on the development of embedded systems and status of projects
- Provides guidance and mentoring to other members of the team
Requirements:
- Minimum of bachelors' degree in computer science or engineering
- At least ten years of engineering experience with expertise in software engineering, data structures, and programming techniques
- Deep expertise in C/C++ programming
- Experience with FPGAs, PCB, Xilinx, Altera, or similar SoCs.
- Experience with ISPs, Cameras, Switches a plus.
- Experience in working with real-time operating systems, communications protocols and firmware design.
- Experience in interfaces, IP protocols, and hardware subsystems.
- Experience in working as part of a team and leading teams.
We are searching for a talented embedded developer to join our team. You will be working along-side with other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.
The candidate should be proficient in C and C++ and possess detailed knowledge of microcontroller protocols. The candidate would be responsible for,
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Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
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Design, develop, code, test and debug system software
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Review code and design
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Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
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Integrate and validate new product designs
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Support software QA and optimize I/O performance
Mandatory Skills:
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Experience in C++ based applications development for embedded system applications
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Solid understanding of OOPs, SOLID Principles, Design Patterns.
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Drivers/BSP development on peripherals like ADC, SPI, I2C, UART etc
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Firmware development experience on ARM Series of microcontrollers
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Strong knowledge of hardware architecture such as ARM, MIPS, and x86.
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Familiarity with hardware protocols including USB, UART, I2C, and SPI.
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Familiarity with OS platforms such as Linux, Unix, and RTOS.
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Knowledge on different communication protocol like Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth and sub–GHz.
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Basic Hardware knowledge and debugging skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Strong knowledge of SDLC, test cycle and logical thinking on various complex use case call scenarios.
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The ability to keep abreast with the latest advancements in technology and techniques.
Desired Skills:
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Knowledge on IoT based systems
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Preferably worked on a Linux based project.
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Ability to lead the team & handle the project and own all technical aspects of design and development of systems from scratch.
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Meticulous and very organized.
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You will not hesitate to ask questions and call upon the knowledge of your coworkers to make sure you produce the best possible documentation for our customers.
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Worked on 3-5 project from starting of project to delivery of project (Depending on experience)
Post: Embedded Developer
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Proficiency and Hands on Experience on Embedded C, various protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS232 etc.
• Testing and debugging of hardware and firmware
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
• B.E. E&TC , Electronics
• Certification in Embedded System Development/Application
• Minimum 1 years of Experience in same domain
Primary 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)
o Acceptance criteria: Shall have working experience in creating architectures for at least
4 projects.
Shall be strong in Object-Oriented Design and Thinking.
Shall be strong in documenting software architecture and communicating the same using UML.
Shall be strong in decomposing larger system into smaller units with clear implementation
dependencies marked for planning.
Shall be strong in effort estimation techniques.
Shall possess strong Problem Solving and Analytical Skills.
Shall be strong in C or C++ programing language experience.
Shall possess good understanding of either Linux or QNX or Android Operating Systems
Shall have a strong experience in developing software using in POSIX APIs.
Shall have a strong understanding on Networking, socket programming and working experience
in at least one of the IPC Frameworks like DBUS, SOME/IP, Binders etc.
Working experience with test framework and automation projects such as Robot Framework.
Knowledge on various software licenses and their compatibilities.
Shall posses strong knowledge in bootloaders, system startup, power management, persistency
management, health management and diagnostics framework for automotive systems.
Shall have a good knowledge on Functional Safety.
Shall have a good understanding hardware and processor internals.
Nice to haves:
Knowledge or working experience in AUTOSAR and / or Adaptive Autosar.
Understanding of GNU/Linux and its device driver framework.
Knowledge in “Secure Programming Techniques” is a plus.
Understanding in ARM Trusted Frameworks, Bootloaders & Virtualization Solutions is a plus.
Involvement in open-source projects in the past is a plus.
Knowledge in Package management and installers.
- Work directly with the other Software/Firmware Engineers and Electrical/RF/Systems Test Engineers to write needed software
- Design and implement software platform for firmware on embedded CPUs with multiple OS such as Windows, Linux, FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS and embedded Linux
- Use compliers, debuggers revision control and automated build systems.
- Design/develop components of software platform for use by other developers to extend its capabilities and build custom applications/behavior on top
- Develop build methodologies, debugging tools/utilities
- Develop and release Software using Agile methodology
- Write unit tests and support continuous integration and automated test methodology
- Brainstorm for new ideas and ways to improvement product and processes
- Consult with peers for feedback during debug/testing stages
- Document and maintain design processes









