Embedded Linux Lead Yocto BSP Immediate Joiners Only

Gadgeon Smart Systems; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gadgeon Smart Systems in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Embedded Linux Lead to own Linux platform engineering, Yocto-based customization and BSP integration for embedded/IoT products. You will guide a small engineering team, resolve complex platform issues and ensure robust, reproducible builds.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, cross-functional collaboration with hardware and QA, and delivering production-ready software with strong ownership and process discipline.

Formación

• 78 years of embedded software development experience with strong hands-on Embedded Linux and Yocto customization expertise.
• Solid understanding of Yocto/OpenEmbedded, BitBake, Poky, metadata, layers, recipes, dependencies and cross-compilation toolchains.
• Experience with Linux kernel configuration, device tree, U-Boot, BSP porting and hardware bring-up.
• Proficiency in C/C++, shell scripting and Python for platform development, automation and debugging.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded customization: layers, recipes, bbappend files, image configuration, package integration and build optimization.

Conocimientos

Yocto customization

Embedded Linux

Kernel configuration

BSP integration

C/C++

Python scripting

Git / CI/CD

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering/CS

Descripción del empleo

Embedded Linux Lead Yocto / BSP

Experience: 78 years

Location: Koramangala, Bengaluru

Role: Technical Lead

Domain: Embedded Linux / Yocto

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Linux Lead to own Linux platform engineering, Yocto-based distribution customization, BSP integration and product bring-up for embedded and IoT systems. The role combines hands-on development, technical problem-solving and guidance of a small engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded customization: layers, recipes, bbappend files, image configuration, package integration and build optimization.
• Customize and maintain embedded Linux distributions for target hardware, including root filesystem, boot flow, services and production images.
• Own board support package (BSP) integration, bootloader (U-Boot), Linux kernel configuration, device tree updates and board bring-up.
• Debug kernel, driver, boot-time, memory, performance and hardware-interface issues using appropriate Linux tools and logs.
• Integrate and validate peripherals and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, GPIO and storage.
• Implement secure, reproducible build and release workflows, patch management, version control and CI/CD for Linux firmware.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, application and QA teams on architecture, integration, troubleshooting and release readiness.
• Conduct technical reviews, estimate tasks, mentor engineers and drive quality, documentation and delivery commitments.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• 78 years of embedded software development experience, with strong hands-on Embedded Linux and Yocto customization expertise.
• Solid understanding of Yocto/OpenEmbedded, BitBake, Poky, metadata, layers, recipes, dependencies and cross-compilation toolchains.
• Experience with Linux kernel configuration, device tree, U-Boot, BSP porting and hardware bring-up.
• Proficiency in C/C++, shell scripting and Python for platform development, automation and debugging.
• Working knowledge of Linux device drivers, process management, systemd, networking and filesystem concepts.
• Experience using Git, build systems, debugging/profiling tools and structured defect investigation.
• Ability to independently lead technical discussions and guide engineers through complex platform issues.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ARM-based SoCs (e.g., NXP i.MX, TI Sitara, Qualcomm or similar platforms).
• Knowledge of secure boot, OTA software updates, Linux hardening, containerization and embedded cybersecurity.
• Exposure to industrial IoT, connected devices, gateway products and automated hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.

What Success Looks Like

Stable and maintainable Yocto-based Linux releases, timely BSP and hardware integration, efficient root-cause resolution, and strong technical ownership across the development lifecycle.