Lead Embedded Engineer

An overview of the job
Employment Type
Permanent, Full Time
Position
Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Experience
6 Years
Location
Chennai/Coimbatore
Notice Period
Join immediately
Interview Type
We are looking for passionate software developers who excel in developing and optimizing Linux/Android-based platforms.
What You Will Be Doing:
Develop drivers and enable new hardware on Linux, Android, or RTOS.
Integrate various software into build systems.
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Act as the Linux expert (kernel, CPU architecture, device drivers, user space) for customer engineering teams, enabling their Linux software development.
Backport key features or bug fixes to customer product distributions or kernels.
Tackle technical challenges as a system-SW generalist and resolve them with optimal solutions.
Mentor and guide developers on best practices.
What We Need to See:
6-11 years of experience building and delivering embedded systems using Linux.
Expertise in performance optimization, root cause analysis, and advanced kernel-level troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret hardware schematics.
Proficiency in C, Git, and build environments like Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded.
Broad technical knowledge across SoC, Linux software, tools, and applications.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
Demonstrated experience leading software projects and providing technical guidance.
Strong sense of urgency and results-driven attitude.
Deep commitment to quality and team success.
Ways to Stand Out:
Experience with Linux device drivers and bootloaders.
Contributions to open-source communities to fix bugs or add features.
Expertise in build environments like Yocto, Buildroot, OpenEmbedded, or Android.
Knowledge of system performance optimization using profilers and tracers.
Experience with real-time operating systems.
Scripting and automation experience using Python, bash, or similar languages.
Debugging expertise on embedded devices using tools like oscilloscopes.
Familiarity with security features such as SELinux, verified boot, and trusted execution environments.