Linux Build Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Amantya Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amantya Technologies in Bangalore is seeking a senior Linux Build Engineer (Embedded Linux) to design, build, and maintain robust Linux build and release infrastructure for enterprise systems.

You will lead CI/CD automation, image delivery, and platform enablement while aligning with open-source best practices. Strong scripting, Linux admin, and release management experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with Yocto/Buildroot, Makefiles, and Linux build systems.
• Scripting in Bash and Python (advanced).
• Experience with Git/GitHub and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Strong knowledge of Linux user/file system administration and debugging.
• Experience in release management and Docker-based build environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Linux OS images using Yocto/Buildroot, Makefiles.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and release workflows.
• Drive Linux distribution integration and platform scalability.
• Troubleshoot kernel, userspace, and firmware issues.
• Support Linux hardening, performance tuning, and kernel configuration.
• Manage packaging, deployment, release, and installation docs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, distribution partners, and upstream communities.

Job description

Linux Build Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 8-10years

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Linux Build Engineer to design, integrate, and maintain Linux build and release infrastructure. You will work on Linux platform enablement, CI/CD automation, and image delivery for enterprise/data-center-class systems, while aligning with upstream open-source best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Linux OS images using Yocto, Buildroot, CMake, and Makefiles.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and release workflows.
• Drive Linux distribution integration and platform scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across kernel, userspace, and firmware.
• Support Linux hardening, performance tuning, and kernel configuration.
• Manage packaging, deployment, release, and installation documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, distribution partners, and upstream communities.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Yocto/Buildroot, Makefiles, and Linux build systems.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI).
• Good knowledge of Linux user/file system administration and debugging.
• Experience in release management and Docker-based build environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Debian/RPM packaging, SBOM, and secure build/signing.
• Exposure to ACPI, UEFI, kconfig, and BSP/platform enablement.
• Experience with QEMU/KVM, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Contributions to upstream Linux kernel/userspace projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in software build engineering, release, and deployment.Role & responsibilities