Embedded Linux Engineer

Silicon Patterns Pvt. Ltd.; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Patterns Pvt. Ltd. in India is seeking a seasoned Embedded Linux kernel and virtualization specialist to lead driver development and I/O virtualization projects.

The role requires deep expertise in virtualization tech (Xen, KVM, QNX), Virtio, PCIe, IOMMU, and Linux kernel drivers, with strong C programming skills. You will collaborate across Dom0/DomU layers and Yocto-based builds. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in virtualized I/O paths, debugging across hypervisor layers,

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Embedded Linux kernel / system software development.
• Strong C programming skills.
• I/O Virtualization expertise on embedded or automotive platforms.

Skills

Embedded Linux kernel

C programming

I/O Virtualization

Tools

Xen Hypervisor

KVM

QNX Hypervisor

Virtio framework

PCIe virtualization

IOMMU

Job description

• 6+ years in Embedded Linux kernel / system software development
• Strong C programming skills

Required Skills

• I/O Virtualization expertise on embedded or automotive platforms
• Strong understanding of virtualized I/O architectures:
  • Device passthrough
  • Para virtualized drivers
  • Shared I/O models
• Virtualization technologies:
  • Xen Hypervisor (preferred) – Dom0/DomU interaction
  • Or KVM / QNX Hypervisor

Technical Expertise

• Virtio framework (blk, net, console, gpu – as applicable)
• PCIe virtualization concepts:
  • Passthrough
  • SR-IOV (where applicable)
  • IOMMU / DMA isolation
• Linux kernel driver development for virtualized or shared devices
• IPC mechanisms: shared memory, event channels, grant tables, DMA buffers

Platform & System Knowledge

• Yocto Project – building and integrating virtualized drivers
• Performance tuning for virtualized I/O paths
• Debugging across Dom0, DomU, and hypervisor layers

Good to Have

• Automotive Embedded Linux / IVI experience
• Virtualized graphics, audio, camera, or networking exposure
• Open source Linux / Xen community experience

I/O Virtualization, Embedded Linux, Xen, Virtio, Device Passthrough, PCIe, IOMMU, Dom0, DomU, Kernel Driver, Yocto, Automotive Linux