Embedded Linux Device Driver Engineer - Lead

TekPillar®; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPillar is seeking an Embedded Linux Device Driver Engineer Lead with 10+ years of experience in Bengaluru. The role focuses on designing and debugging Linux device drivers for USB, PCIe, Ethernet, Display, and other SoC peripherals, while collaborating with hardware and BSP teams.

You will analyse Linux kernel issues, read hardware schematics, and contribute to kernel development and driver optimisation. Strong C, ARM/RISC‑V knowledge, and hands-on debugging skills (JTAG) are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent programming skills in C.
• Strong hands-on experience in Linux Device Driver Design, Development, Implementation, and Debugging.
• Deep understanding of Linux Internals and Linux Kernel Architecture.
• Ability to read, analyse, and understand hardware board schematics.
• Knowledge of ARM or RISC‑V processor architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Git and Yocto.
• Experience in hardware-level debugging using JTAG and Signal Analysers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and debug Linux device drivers for various hardware interfaces.
• Develop and maintain device drivers for USB, PCIe, Ethernet, Display, Camera, and other SoC peripherals.
• Analyse and resolve complex issues involving Linux kernel, hardware interfaces, and platform software.
• Read, interpret, and analyse hardware board schematics for device driver development and debugging.
• Work closely with hardware, BSP, and platform software teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Perform low-level debugging using JTAG, signal analysers, and other hardware debugging tools.
• Contribute to Linux kernel development, platform integration, and driver optimisation.
• Support software bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Participate in technical reviews and resolve complex engineering challenges.

Skills

C

Linux driver

Linux kernel

Hardware schematics

ARM/RISC-V

Git

Yocto

JTAG

Tools

Git

Yocto

Job description

Position: Embedded Linux Device Driver Engineer – Lead

Experience: 10+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and debug Linux device drivers for various hardware interfaces.
• Develop and maintain device drivers for USB, PCIe, Ethernet, Display, Camera, and other SoC peripherals.
• Analyse and resolve complex issues involving Linux kernel, hardware interfaces, and platform software.
• Read, interpret, and analyse hardware board schematics for device driver development and debugging.
• Work closely with hardware, BSP, and platform software teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Perform low-level debugging using JTAG, signal analysers, and other hardware debugging tools.
• Contribute to Linux kernel development, platform integration, and driver optimisation.
• Support software bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Participate in technical reviews and resolve complex engineering challenges.

Technical Skills

• Excellent programming skills in C.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Linux Device Driver Design, Development, Implementation, and Debugging.
• Deep understanding of Linux Internals and Linux Kernel Architecture.
• Ability to read, analyse, and understand hardware board schematics.
• Knowledge of ARM or RISC‑V processor architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with Git and Yocto.
• Experience in hardware‑level debugging using JTAG and Signal Analysers.