Camera Kernel Developer | Codersbrain
full-time
Posted on September 11, 2025
Job Description
Camera Kernel Developer
Company Overview
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Camera Kernel Developer with deep expertise in Linux kernel internals and a strong focus on camera system bring-up, integration, and stabilization. This is a specialized role intended for professionals who have hands-on experience working with camera drivers, sensor interfaces, and low-level system debugging on embedded platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain camera sensor drivers within the Linux kernel environment.
- Integrate camera systems and ensure operational stability across various hardware configurations.
- Debug and resolve issues related to camera driver functionality and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of camera systems into larger projects.
- Implement and document V4L2 interfaces and memory management techniques in kernel space.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Linux Kernel fundamentals (IPC, system calls, threads, tasklets, IRQs).
- Proficient in C and C++, with an in-depth understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, pointers, and data structures.
- Hands-on experience developing and debugging camera sensor drivers.
- Familiar with MIPI drivers and integration workflows.
- Solid understanding and implementation of V4L2 interfaces.
- Expertise in memory and buffer management within kernel space.
- Proven ability to triage and resolve stability issues related to camera systems.
- Clear understanding of interrupt mechanisms and their interaction with kernel modules.
- Exposure to hardware drivers/modules for camera and multimedia components.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Video Session Link Manager.
- Experience with Session Request Manager.
- Understanding of Queue and Sync Manager concepts.
Experience
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Salary
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Growth Opportunities
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Benefits
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