Linux Developer

UST; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Hyderabad, India, seeks a Developer II - Embedded Software to design, develop, and maintain Linux-based applications and kernel components. You will collaborate with firmware, hardware, QA, and DevOps teams, and participate in code reviews, testing, and releases.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors or Masters in CS or Electronics, 3+ years of Linux development, strong C/C++, and experience with Linux user-space, threading, IPC, and build tools like Make, CMake, or Yocto.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in CS or Electronics Eng or related field.
• 3+ years of Linux software development experience.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Linux internals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software applications and platform components.
• Develop Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and system services; troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, QA and DevOps teams; participate in code reviews.
• Create and maintain technical documentation; support builds, deployment, testing and releases.

Skills

C

Device Drivers

Buildroot

Embedded Systems

C++

Linux

Linux Kernel

Yocto Project

Embedded Linux

Multithreading

Inter-Process Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Git

Make

CMake

Yocto

Job description

Role Description

UST Job Title

Developer II - Embedded Software

Who We Are

At UST, we help the world s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we co-create lasting change with our clients. With over 26,000 employees in 25 countries, we build for boundless impact touching billions of lives worldwide. Visit us at UST.com.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Linux Developer Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software applications and platform components.
• Develop and enhance Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and system services as required. Troubleshoot and resolve software, kernel, and system-level issues. Analyze system performance and implement optimization solutions. Develop automation scripts for build, deployment, testing, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and design activities. Support software integration, validation, and product releases. Create and maintain technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in Linux software development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with Linux user-space and system programming. Strong knowledge of Linux operating system concepts and internals.
• Experience with multi-threading, IPC mechanisms, and networking.
• Familiarity with shell scripting (Bash) and automation tools.
• Experience using Git and build systems such as Make, CMake, or Yocto.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Linux kernel development and device driver programming.
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux, Yocto, Buildroot, and BSP customization. Understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and SSH. Experience with container technologies such as Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.

Humility

We listen, learn, and act selflessly.

Humanity

We strive to improve the lives of others through our work.

Integrity

We honor commitments and act responsibly.

Culture & Values

We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and innovation placing people at the center of everything we do.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Skills

• C
• Device Drivers
• Buildroot
• Embedded Systems
• C++
• Linux
• Linux Kernel
• Yocto Project
• Embedded Linux
• Multithreading
• Inter-Process Communication