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Embedded Linux Driver Engineer - C Programming

Acclivis Technologies Pvt Ltd

📍 Pune, India 🇮🇳

full-time
senior
Posted —
Key Skills
Linux Driver BSP UART I2C
Industry
Consumer Electronics Telecommunications

Job Description

Description

As an Embedded Linux Driver Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining low-level software, including device drivers and board support packages. You will work closely with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of peripheral devices on embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and device drivers for embedded platforms.
  • Work on Board Support Packages (BSP), including bootloader development and customization.
  • Port and migrate Linux kernels to various hardware platforms and architectures.
  • Interface with hardware through protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, GPIO, PCIe, MMC, USB, etc.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
  • Debug and optimize system-level issues to improve performance, stability, and reliability.
  • Provide detailed documentation of driver development and integration processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong experience in System C programming on Linux-based platforms.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux kernel and device driver development.
  • Expertise in Linux internals, kernel debugging, and hardware-software integration.
  • Proficient with bootloader development and BSP customization.
  • In-depth experience with peripheral interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, GPIO, PCIe, MMC, USB.
  • Solid understanding of processor architecture, especially i.e. MX or ARM-based platforms.
  • Experience in kernel porting/migration across versions and platforms.

Nice To Have

  • Experience working with PowerPC architecture.
  • Familiarity with Python scripting for automation or testing tasks.
  • Exposure to embedded development tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)

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