Linux Device Driver Engineer

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Device Driver Engineer with strong C/C++ programming skills and hands-on experience in Linux driver development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with kernel modules and hardware interfaces, and be comfortable debugging and optimizing low-level system software.

Responsibilities

• Porting existing Linux device drivers to new platforms, System on Chips (SoCs), and kernel versions.
• Developing new drivers for custom hardware components and peripherals.
• Debugging kernel and driver-level issues using industry-standard tools.
• Integration and bring-up of hardware with Linux-based systems.
• Collaborating with hardware teams to interpret specifications and enable device functionality.
• Optimizing drivers for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Writing clear technical documentation for driver APIs, design, and integration steps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
• 4 to 8 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and memory management.
• Hands-on experience with any Linux device driver (character, block, network, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, etc.).
• Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture, module programming, and build systems.
• Knowledge of interrupt handling, Direct Memory Access (DMA), and device tree configuration.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation and embedded Linux toolchains.
• Experience with debugging tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, printk, etc.).
• Version control experience (Git).

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to multiple driver types (networking, storage, multimedia, etc.).
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux environments.
• Knowledge of real-time Linux and real-time (RT) patches.
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for testing and automation.

Experience

4 to 8 years of professional experience relevant to the role.

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