Job Description

Principal Engineer I, SW- Embedded C, Kernel and Drivers Development, Networking
General information
Location:
IN_Bangalore_Sattva Knowledge Court Bdg_HII
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4(A)
Job ID:
R-42992-2025
Description & Requirements
About the Role
Principal Engineer, proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining different drivers' kernel-level software, showcasing mastery in open-source development practices. Skilled in developing complex drivers and adept at employing open-source development methodologies, with a strong capability for in-depth issue analysis within complex system environments.
What You Will Do

• Spearhead the design, development, and debugging of kernel-level software components, ensuring stability, performance, and security.

• Investigate and resolve complex kernel-related issues, employing debugging tools and methodologies.

• Ensures on-time support for Architecture, design, development and delivery activities and interfacing with Delivery and customers, other engineering organizations.

• Participates in proposal to customer requests, RFQ, CR and other opportunities that may arise.

• Provides software Leadership for different kernel components.

• Interfaces with customers both internal and external to ascertain customer satisfaction and takes appropriate action to ensure customer satisfaction relative to group performance.

• Maintains engineering standards by establishing and maintaining policies on software design standards.

• Identifies and implements methods and practices that improve effectiveness of teamwork, and maturity of software development.

• Supervise and review contributions from the development team.

• Performs technical research, monitors current trends and changes in technology.

• Demonstrates industry knowledge to assist in new product development.

• Uses Agile Scrum Methodology for software development.

• Ensure proper review of code developed by Junior team members.

• Present and defend technical decisions to peers and engineering management using facts

• Analyze and resolve incompatibility and conflicts between teams through technical discussions.

• Drive team with Act like Owner Mindset.

What You Need to be Successful

• Master's/bachelor's degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering

• 10+ years of experience in software development, Architecture.

• 7+ Years of experience on QNX/LINUX/Android driver development and debugging robust systems.

• Good understanding in Kernel Internals, C programing.

• Understanding of Android/Linux Boot Sequence and various Framework module architecture.

• Hands on troubleshooting issues on run-time environment.

• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.

• Proficient in multi-threaded programming and middleware solution development on Linux & Android environment.

• Strong in fundamentals of Inter Process Communication and OS concepts.

• Creative problem-solver capable of creating and reproducing complex software defects.

• Expertise in different Kernel components like MM, Scheduling, Process Management etc

• Strong Knowledge on Embedded Linux Kernel Internals & Device Drivers and rich experience in Kernel Driver Development in multiple OS.

• Good Understanding on ARM 32/64 Architectures and Kernel Debugging

• Expert in any of Realtime OS like RT Linux, QNX.

• Expert in Display, Camera, Input device subsystems in Linux Kernel.

• Expert in I2C, SPI, UART subsystems in Linux Kernel.

• Good Understanding of Memory, Storage devices, high Speed devices like USB, PCiE, SDIO.

• Required: C, C++, HAL, Device Drivers, System programming.

• Desirable: Scripting, Yocto and Perl.

• OS:

• Required: Linux/QNX/Android/RT Linux.

• Tools:

• GIT, Gerrit, HW debugging using Analyzers and HW debuggers.

• Experience with cross compiler tool chain and build IDEs.

What is Nice to Have

• Master's degree or PG Diploma in Embedded systems or equivalent

• Experience with multi-core System-on-Chip processors with hypervisor.

• Experience developing automotive products or personal computing and mobile device platforms.

• Experience with ASPICE compatible software development practices.

• Work experience in QNX, FREERTOS.

What Makes You Eligible

• B-Tech/BE/MS/M Tech with 9 years to 12 years of experience in embedded Kernel Linux system
• Hands on embedded System, Linux/QNX/Android/RT Linux.
• Programming languages - C

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
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