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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.

Machint Solutions, a US registered IT & Digital automation Products and Services organization is seeking to hire couple of LINUX ADMINISTRATORS for its office in WHITEFIELDS, KONDAPUR, HYDERABAD, TELANAGANA.

Job description

• Minimum 5 years of strong Linux (RHEL & SuSE) Admin knowledge & troubleshooting skills.
• Must know Storage integration with Linux.
• Must have strong scripting (Bash or Shell) knowledge.
• Cluster Knowledge (RHEL & SuSE)
• Monitoring & Patching tools knowledge
• Should have good experience with AWS Cloud & VMWare
• Networking Knowledge with respect to Linux
• Work Location: Machint Solutions Private Limited., Whitefields, Kondapur, Hyderabad
• Notice period: Candidates who can join in 2 weeks are preferred.
• Interview: F2F at our office - Between 11 AM and 6 PM Monday through Friday
• Budget: Market standards

Please share your updated resume on ram dot n at machint dot com with salary and notice period info to initiate the hiring process.

Linux devise drivers Developer in Linux kernel envernivement

Skills: Device drivers, Linux kernel, Linux device drivers, U-boot, Scripting Like Shell Python and Yacto envernovelment

2-5 years of experience in embedded software development.

Software background, experience in design, development, integration & test of embedded software for mobile targets is a plus

Strong C programming Skills

Experience in Device Drivers Development and Kernel Programming required.

Experience in BSP (board support package)

Sound Operating system knowledge

Hands-on experience with debugging and SW optimization is a must

Power SW optimization would be plus ( Like Linux/Windows or any other RTOS)

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.)