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Senior Software Engineer-1

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Develop and maintain Linux kernel-mode device drivers and perform board bring-up. Debug low-level hardware/firmware/kernel issues, optimize kernel modules for real-time performance, and profile drivers for power, memory, and latency using hardware tools and kernel debugging utilities.
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Where is the work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What's in it for you:

Work at the edge of the Linux kernel, utilizing C, RUST and advanced SoC architectures (ARM Cortex-A, RISC-V).

Join an elite R&D team where you’ll solve complex challenges.

Competitive remuneration.


What you will do:

Driver Development: Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel-mode drivers for high-speed interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet, USB 3.x, and MIPI/CSI.

Board Bring-up: Lead initial hardware bring-up, debugging low-level issues using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Kernel Customization: Customize and optimize Linux kernel modules, memory management, and interrupt handling for real-time performance.

Cross-Functional Debugging: Root-cause complex system crashes spanning hardware, firmware, and kernel-space using tools like GDB, KGDB, and Ftrace.

Optimization: Profile and tune driver performance for power efficiency, memory footprint, and low-latency throughput


What you will bring:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in Linux kernel-level development and device driver programming.

Kernel Internals: Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, including scheduler, MMU, DMA frameworks, and IPC mechanisms.

Hardware Knowledge: Strong ability to read datasheets/schematics and hands-on experience with protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN.

Build Tools: Proficiency with Git and embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto Project

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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