Job Description

Job Title:

Embedded Software Engineer - Linux Kernel & Device Drivers (C/C++)

Location:

Hyderabad, India

Experience:

3-8 years

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled

Embedded Software Engineer

experienced in

Embedded C/C++ development

,

Linux Kernel programming

, and

Device Driver design

. The ideal candidate will contribute to low-level software development for embedded systems, working closely with hardware and firmware teams to design, implement, and optimize drivers and kernel modules for next-generation platforms.

Key Responsibilities:Embedded Software Development

Design, develop, and debug embedded software in

C and C++

for Linux-based systems. Develop and maintain

board support packages (BSPs)

, bootloaders, and low-level firmware. Work on

real-time performance optimization

,

memory management

, and

inter-process communication

.

Linux Kernel & Device Driver Development

Develop and maintain

Linux kernel modules

and

device drivers

for various peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, USB, PCIe, etc.). Integrate and test drivers on custom hardware platforms. Analyze kernel crashes, debug hardware/software interactions, and contribute kernel patches when required. Collaborate with hardware engineers for bring-up, debugging, and validation of new boards.

System Integration & Debugging

Perform

kernel configuration

,

cross-compilation

, and

root filesystem customization

. Use debugging tools such as

GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, ftrace

, and

perf

to diagnose complex issues. Develop test plans and perform validation of embedded software modules.

Collaboration & Documentation

Work with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, firmware, QA) to deliver robust embedded solutions. Write clear and maintainable documentation, including

design specs

,

API guides

, and

debug notes

. Participate in

code reviews

and

continuous integration

activities to ensure software quality.

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree

in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.

3-8 years

of hands-on experience in embedded software development. Strong proficiency in

Embedded C and C++

(C++11/14/17 preferred). Deep understanding of

Linux Kernel internals

,

device driver architecture

, and

hardware-software interaction

. Experience with

cross-compilation

,

build systems (Make, CMake, Yocto, Buildroot)

, and

source control (Git)

. Familiarity with

ARM architecture

,

SoC bring-up

, and

RTOS environments

is a plus. Strong debugging and analytical skills, with ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills:

Exposure to

Yocto Project

,

U-Boot

, and

bootloader customization

. Knowledge of

network stack

,

USB

, or

multimedia subsystem

development. Experience with

embedded Linux distributions

or

open-source contributions

. Understanding of

hardware schematics

and

signal analysis (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)

.

Share your updated CV to vagdevi@semi-leaf.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹3,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person