Embedded Linux Device Driver Engineer - Lead

Mployee.me; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mployee.me is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Device Driver Engineer – Lead in Bangalore to design, implement, and optimise drivers for a range of SoC peripherals. You will work across hardware, BSP, and software teams to deliver robust integrations and perform deep debugging using JTAG and related tools.

With 10+ years of experience, you will lead efforts on kernel-level enhancements, driver performance, and platform bring-up, while mentoring junior engineers and guiding reviews.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C and Linux kernel development.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals and kernel architecture.
• Ability to read hardware schematics for driver development.

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.
• Analyze 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 with hardware, BSP, and platform software teams for hardware-software integration.
• Perform low-level debugging using JTAG, signal analysers, and other 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 programming

Linux device driver design

Linux kernel architecture

Hardware schematics reading

ARM or RISC-V

Git

Yocto

JTAG hardware debugging

Tools

Git

Yocto

Job description

Position: Embedded Linux Device Driver Engineer – Lead

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Bangalore

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.