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We are hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware and low-level software for embedded devices and connected products.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware in Embedded C and C++ for microcontroller-based systems
• Build real-time applications on RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS
• Write and maintain device drivers for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)
• Develop and customise Embedded Linux components
• Debug hardware and software issues using oscilloscopes, JTAG and debuggers
• Work with hardware teams on board bring-up and testing

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong Embedded C and C++ programming skills
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32 or similar)
• Experience with RTOS and device driver development
• Exposure to Embedded Linux is a plus

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.