Embedded Software Engineer (Linux Device Drivers,RTOS, Networking, and Hardware-Software Integration)

KPIT; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer in Pune to drive hands-on development of embedded C/C++ firmware and Linux device drivers for automotive and networking products.

The role emphasizes hardware-software integration, RTOS fundamentals, networking expertise, and system bring-up across Ethernet and CAN interfaces, with a focus on high reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on embedded software development experience in C/C++ and Linux drivers.
• Strong understanding of RTOS concepts, scheduling, and memory management.
• Proficiency in networking including Layer 2/3, TCP/IP, and Ethernet protocols.
• Experience with hardware-software integration and board bring-up for automotive/Networking products.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level firmware for embedded systems.
• Design and implement Linux device drivers and NIC/networking components.
• Collaborate on hardware-software integration and system bring-up.
• Analyze and optimize performance of embedded networking stacks.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux Driver Development

RTOS Fundamentals

Networking

Hardware-Software Integration

Ethernet Expertise

Job description

Job Description

Experience: 10+ Years | Location: Pune

Domain: Automotive Embedded Systems, Ethernet Networking, SDV, Safety-Critical Systems

Role Overview

Seeking a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded C/C++, Linux Device Drivers, RTOS, Networking, and Hardware-Software Integration. The role involves developing low-level firmware, networking solutions, and embedded system software for next-generation automotive and networking products.

Core Skills Required

• Embedded C/C++ Programming
• Embedded Firmware & Low-Level Device Driver Development
• Linux Kernel/User Space Drivers
• Hardware-Software Interface Development
• Debugging, Performance Optimization & System Integration
• RTOS Fundamentals, Scheduling & Memory Management
• Strong understanding of Compiler, Linker & Memory Architecture [Ethernovia...ngineer JD | Word]

Networking Expertise (Critical)

• Layer 2 & Layer 3 Networking
• Ethernet Switching
• TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP
• Network Stack Understanding
• Protocol Analysis & Troubleshooting
• Strong networking fundamentals beyond socket programming

Protocols & Interfaces

Mandatory: CAN, Ethernet, I2C, SPI

Preferred: PCIe, USB, Ethernet MAC/PHY, NTP/PTP (IEEE1588/gPTP)

Hardware & System Knowledge

• Microcontrollers & Embedded Processors
• Boot Process & Hardware Initialization
• Board Bring-up Activities
• Peripheral Integration
• PCIe Enumeration & BAR Concepts (Preferred) [Ethernovia...ngineer JD | Word]

Preferred Skills

• Automotive Ethernet
• ARM Processors, U-Boot
• Python, GDB, GNU Toolchain
• Git/Perforce
• Simulation & Emulation Platforms
• Automotive, SDV, Robotics or Safety-Critical Systems Experience

Key Screening Areas

Candidate should be able to explain:

• Embedded System Boot-up Process
• Linux Device Drivers
• ICMP & Ping
• Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Networking
• CAN Communication
• PCIe Enumeration
• RTOS Concepts (Priority Inversion, Inheritance & Ceiling)
• Memory Management
• Linked List Implementation in C

Required Skills

Embedded C/C++ ,Linux Driver Development,Networking & Ethernet Expertise,RTOS ,Hardware Debugging & System-Level Development

Supported Skills

C/C++, Embedded Firmware Development, Device Driver Development, Linux Kernel/User Mode Drivers, Embedded Systems