Automotive Linux Engineer

Ficosa India

Hyderabad

Hybrid

INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ficosa India seeks an experienced Automotive Linux Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and validate Linux-based automotive software for Telematics Control Units (TCU). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver connected vehicle features.

The role requires strong Embedded Linux expertise, C/C++ programming, and hands-on work with Yocto/Buildroot distributions, Linux kernel, drivers, and networking protocols.

Qualifications

Experience in embedded Linux development for automotive platforms.
Strong knowledge of Linux Kernel, drivers, and BSPs.
Hands-on with Yocto or Buildroot distributions.
Proficiency in C/C++ and networked automotive protocols.
Experience with vehicle connectivity, OTA updates, and telematics services.

Responsibilities

Develop, customize, and maintain Linux-based software for automotive platforms.
Work on TCU software components including connectivity and telemetry services.
Configure, build, and optimize embedded Linux distributions (Yocto/Buildroot).
Perform system integration, debugging, and performance optimization on hardware.
Develop and validate device drivers, middleware, and application software.
Analyze boot-up, networking, memory, and performance issues and resolve them.

Skills

Embedded Linux development

C/C++ programming

Linux kernel & drivers

Device drivers

BSP & system-level debugging

Yocto/Buildroot customization

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, CAN, Eth

MQTT/HTTP/HTTPS/SOME/IP/DoIP

Embedded Linux tools (Git, Shell)

Telematics/TCU knowledge

Vehicle connectivity & OTA updates

Cybersecurity concepts in connected ve

AUTOSAR integration awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Electrical/CS

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Git

Shell scripting

Linux distribution customization

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Linux Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded Linux development and validation for Telematics Control Units (TCU). The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and validating Linux-based automotive software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality connected vehicle features.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, customize, and maintain Linux-based software for automotive platforms.
Work on TCU software components, including connectivity, networking, diagnostics, and telematics services.
Configure, build, and optimize Embedded Linux distributions (Yocto, Buildroot, etc.).
Perform system integration, debugging, and performance optimization on automotive hardware.
Develop and validate device drivers, middleware, and application software.
Analyse and resolve issues related to boot-up, networking, memory, and system performance.
Support software integration with vehicle ECUs and backend telematics services.
Execute software validation, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
Collaborate with global teams, OEMs, and suppliers throughout the development lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with automotive quality and development processes.

Required Skills

Strong experience in Embedded Linux development.
Good knowledge of Linux tools (Git, Shell Scripting, etc..).
Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
Experience with Linux Kernel, Device Drivers, BSP, and system-level debugging.
Hands-on experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or Linux distribution customization.
Hands-on experience with below networking protocols:
- TCP/IP, CAN/CAN FD, Ethernet, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, SOME/IP, DoIP
Experience with TCU functionalities such as Vehicle Connectivity, eCall, OTA Updates, Remote Diagnostics, Telematics Services
Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and diagnostic tools.

Preferred Skills