Lead Embedded Linux Engineer

Truminds Software Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Truminds Software Systems in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux engineer to own boot flow, kernel, BSP integration and device drivers on SoC-based platforms. You will lead system bring-up, debugging and performance optimization across the stack.

The role requires mentoring engineers, driving cross-functional discussions with hardware, BSP, kernel and QA teams, and delivering production-ready Linux solutions with secure boot and robust networking.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Embedded Linux, Linux Kernel or BSP/Driver development.
• Strong experience with Device Tree/DTB and board-level configuration.
• Good understanding of bootloaders and embedded Linux boot flow.
• Experience with peripheral and interface drivers such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART and GPIO.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, bridging and firewall.
• Experience with network and connectivity debugging using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, iperf and standard Linux networking utilities.
• Experience in crash analysis, performance analysis and optimization
• Good programming skills in C/C++ and Shell scripting; Python knowledge is desirable.
• Experience with Git and source-code management.
• Knowledge of Secure Boot, Linux security mechanisms and vulnerability/CVE remediation.
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration between Linux, BSP, kernel, hardware, driver, networking, QA and release teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical competency development and knowledge-sharing.

Responsibilities

• Embedded Linux Architecture, Build & Platform Development
• Linux BSP Integration & Product Bring-up including SoC/BSP integration, Device Tree/DTB
• Linux Kernel Development & Customization
• Device Driver Development & Integration for peripherals such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, storage, other SoC/platform-specific interfaces.
• Bootloader & Boot Flow
• Linux Networking & Connectivity
• System Debugging & Root Cause Analysis
• Performance, Power, CPU, I/O & Memory Optimization including boot-time optimization
• Security & Production Readiness including Linux security, Secure Boot, trusted boot
• System Validation & Release Readiness
• Technical Leadership & Competency Development
• Cross-functional Collaboration with hardware, SoC, BSP, kernel, driver, networking, QA, product and release teams to resolve system-level issues.
• Technical mentoring and knowledge-sharing across teams

Skills

Embedded Linux

Linux kernel development

BSP integration

Device drivers

Boot flow

Hardware/software integration

System bring-up

Debugging

Performance optimization

Networking

Production readiness

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering/CS

Job description

Job Description

Candidate should have 5-8 years of experience working on Embedded Linux platforms, with strong hands-on experience in Linux kernel development, BSP integration, device drivers, boot flow, hardware/software integration, system bring-up, debugging, performance optimization, networking, and production readiness.

The role involves working across the embedded Linux stack- from bootloader, kernel, device tree and drivers through middleware, system services and applications and requires the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues end-to-end. The candidate should have experience with SoC-based embedded products and should be capable of leading technical discussions, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Embedded Linux Architecture, Build & Platform Development


• Linux BSP Integration & Product Bring-up including SoC/BSP integration, Device Tree/DTB


• Linux Kernel Development & Customization


• Device Driver Development & Integration for peripherals such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, storage, other SoC/platform-specific interfaces.


• Bootloader & Boot Flow


• Linux Networking & Connectivity


• System Debugging & Root Cause Analysis


• Performance, Power, CPU, I/O & Memory Optimization including boot-time optimization


• Security & Production Readiness including Linux security, Secure Boot, trusted boot


• System Validation & Release Readiness


• Technical Leadership & Competency Development


• Cross-functional Collaboration with hardware, SoC, BSP, kernel, driver, networking, QA, product and release teams to resolve system-level issues.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in Embedded Linux, Linux Kernel or BSP/Driver development.


• Strong experience with Device Tree/DTB and board-level configuration.


• Good understanding of bootloaders and embedded Linux boot flow.


• Experience with peripheral and interface drivers such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART and GPIO.


• Strong working knowledge of Linux networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, bridging and firewall.


• Experience with network and connectivity debugging using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, iperf and standard Linux networking utilities.


• Experience in crash analysis, performance analysis and optimization


• Good programming skills in C/C++ and Shell scripting; Python knowledge is desirable.


• Experience with Git and source-code management.


• Knowledge of Secure Boot, Linux security mechanisms and vulnerability/CVE remediation.


• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration between Linux, BSP, kernel, hardware, driver, networking, QA and release teams.


• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical competency development and knowledge-sharing.