Embedded Linux BSP Development_EPS1

Bosch; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited seeks an experienced Embedded Linux engineer to design, develop, and optimize BSPs for microprocessor platforms. You will implement bootloaders, kernel components, and platform software, while configuring distributions with Yocto/Buildroot and driving hardware-software integration.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, kernel configuration expertise, and hands-on experience with U-Boot, device drivers, and debugging tools.

Qualifications

• BE/ME Electronics background.
• Embedded Linux BSP development experience.
• Linux kernel configuration and system initialization knowledge.
• Device driver development for peripherals and hardware interfaces.
• Experience with microprocessor platforms (NXP, STM32, TI, etc.).
• Bootloaders like U-Boot and Linux startup sequence customization.
• Yocto/Buildroot/Linux distribution generation familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, customization, and maintenance of Embedded Linux BSPs for various microprocessor platforms.
• Develop and integrate Linux Board Support Packages, bootloaders, kernel components, and platform software. Perform Linux kernel configuration, customization, and optimization for target hardware platforms.
• Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for peripherals and hardware interfaces.
• Support board bring-up activities and hardware-software integration on new product platforms.
• Configure and customize Linux distributions using Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build frameworks.
• Analyze and optimize system startup time, memory footprint, and overall platform performance.
• Debug complex system-level issues involving kernel, drivers, middleware, and hardware interactions.
• Collaborate with hardware teams during processor selection, schematic reviews, and platform design phases.
• Work closely with customers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define platform requirements and solution roadmaps.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

System-level software

Linux startup sequence

Kernel architecture

Device drivers

Board bring-up

Education

BE/ME Electronics

Tools

Yocto Project

Buildroot

U-Boot

GDB

JTAG

Lauterbach

Trace32

Logic Analyzer

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Job Description

Tasks / Responsibilities: *Lead the design, development, customization, and maintenance of Embedded Linux BSPs for various microprocessor platforms

Develop and integrate Linux Board Support Packages, bootloaders, kernel components, and platform software. Perform Linux kernel configuration, customization, and optimization for target hardware platforms.

Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for peripherals and hardware interfaces.

Support board bring-up activities and hardware-software integration on new product platforms

Configure and customize Linux distributions using Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build frameworks

Analyze and optimize system startup time, memory footprint, and overall platform performance

Debug complex system-level issues involving kernel, drivers, middleware, and hardware interactions

Collaborate with hardware teams during processor selection, schematic reviews, and platform design phases

Work closely with customers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define platform requirements and solution roadmaps

Expected skill set: *Strong programming expertise in Embedded C/C++ and system-level software development

Extensive hands-on experience in Embedded Linux BSP Development for microprocessor-based platforms

Strong knowledge of Linux Kernel Architecture, Device Tree, Kernel Configuration, and System Initialization

Expertise in Linux Device Driver Development for peripheral and custom hardware interfaces

Experience with microprocessor platforms such as (NXP, STM32, TI, etc) Strong experience with bootloaders such as U-Boot and Linux startup sequence customization

Hands-on experience with Yocto Project, Buildroot, or Linux distribution generation frameworks

Strong understanding of Linux networking, file systems, memory management, and process scheduling

Experience with debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, Trace32 & Logic Analyzer

Good to Have skills: Experience with Real-Time Linux and PREEMPT_RT kernel configurations

Knowledge of Hypervisors and Virtualization technologies such as Xen or Jailhouse

Experience with Secure Boot, Trusted Platform Modules (TPM), and Linux Security Frameworks

Exposure to Zephyr RTOS, Free RTOS, or other RTOS environments alongside Linux systems

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized embedded applications

Experience with performance profiling, boot-time optimization, and system resource monitoringKnowledge of cybersecurity standards and embedded security concepts

Qualifications

BE/ME Electronics background

Additional Information

8-15 yrs

• Legal Entity: Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited

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