Kernel with Qualcomm

Pi Square Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pi Square Technologies in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Kernel Engineer with hands-on Linux kernel development and Qualcomm chipset expertise. You will debug kernel components, work on device drivers, BSP integration, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to ensure system stability.

The role emphasizes low-level development, kernel configuration, and debugging using kernel logs, boot logs, and crash dumps in a fast-paced embedded environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Linux kernel development and debugging.
• Hands-on with Qualcomm chipsets/platforms.
• Strong C programming and embedded Linux skills.
• Experience with Linux device drivers, kernel modules, and device trees.
• Knowledge of ARM architecture and low-level system programming.
• Experience with kernel logs, crash dumps, boot logs, and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with Git and patch management; Android kernel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and debug Linux kernel components for Qualcomm-based platforms.
• Work on Linux kernel device drivers, including integration and debugging.
• Analyze and resolve kernel-level issues, crashes, and boot failures.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and platform teams to resolve issues.
• Perform kernel configuration, patch development, and code integration.
• Support board bring-up, system integration, and debugging using kernel logs and tools.

Skills

Linux kernel

Kernel debugging

Qualcomm chipsets

C programming

Embedded Linux

Device drivers

ARM architecture

Git & patching

Tools

Git

Kernel configuration

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Kernel Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Linux kernel development and Qualcomm-based chipsets. The ideal candidate should have expertise in kernel debugging, device drivers, board support packages (BSP), and low-level system software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and debug Linux kernel components for Qualcomm-based platforms.
• Work on Linux kernel device drivers, including integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Analyze and resolve kernel-level issues, crashes, boot failures, and system stability problems.
• Work on Qualcomm SoCs, BSP integration, and hardware-software interfacing.
• Perform kernel configuration, patch development, and code integration.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and platform teams to resolve complex issues.
• Support board bring-up, system integration, and debugging using kernel logs and debugging tools.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Linux kernel development and debugging.
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm chipsets/platforms.
• Strong programming skills in C and embedded Linux.
• Experience with Linux device drivers, kernel modules, and device trees.
• Knowledge of ARM architecture and low-level system programming.
• Experience with kernel logs, crash dumps, boot logs, and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with Git, kernel configuration, and patch management.
• Experience with Qualcomm BSP and Android kernel is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.
• Knowledge of Android Kernel, Linux BSP, and Android boot processes.
• Experience with Kernel Panic, ANR-related debugging, and system crash analysis.
• Familiarity with QNX or other embedded operating systems is an advantage.