LINUX DEVICE DRIVER (LDD) LEAD

Vrinda International; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrinda International in Kerala is seeking an experienced Linux Device Driver Lead with 8+ years of hands-on kernel and driver development. The role emphasizes technical leadership, debugging, and delivering drivers across UFS, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART and Display for automotive infotainment systems.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with architecture and cross-functional teams, and work on Real-Time Linux and Android kernel projects to resolve complex issues and improve system stability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Linux Kernel and Device Driver development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux Kernel internals and kernel debugging.
• Hands-on experience with Real-Time Linux and RT porting.
• Experience in driver porting for UFS, Filesystem, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART and Display.
• Experience debugging kernel panics, crashes and system stability issues.
• Strong understanding of Automotive Infotainment/Cockpit systems.
• Excellent technical leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Linux Kernel and Device Driver development, integration and delivery.
• Drive driver development and porting across UFS, Filesystem, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART and Display.
• Debug kernel panics, crashes, memory issues and system stability problems.
• Work on Real-Time Linux, RT porting and Android Linux Kernel.
• Perform root-cause analysis of complex kernel and driver issues.
• Collaborate with architecture, platform and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to developers.

Skills

Linux Kernel

Device Drivers

Real-Time Linux

RT porting

Android Kernel

Automotive Infotainment

Kernel debugging

Technical leadership

Job description

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING | LINUX DEVICE DRIVER (LDD) LEAD

Experience: 8+ Years

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Linux Device Driver Lead with strong expertise in Linux Kernel, Device Drivers, Real-Time Linux, Android Kernel and Automotive Infotainment. The ideal candidate should have strong technical leadership and hands-on debugging experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Linux Kernel and Device Driver development, integration and delivery.
• Drive driver development and porting across UFS, Filesystem, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART and Display.
• Debug kernel panics, crashes, memory issues and system stability problems.
• Work on Real-Time Linux, RT porting and Android Linux Kernel.
• Perform root-cause analysis of complex kernel and driver issues.
• Collaborate with architecture, platform and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to developers.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 8+ years of hands-on Linux Kernel and Device Driver development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux Kernel internals and kernel debugging.
• Hands-on experience with Real-Time Linux and RT porting.
• Experience in driver porting for UFS, Filesystem, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART and Display.
• Experience debugging kernel panics, crashes and system stability issues.
• Strong understanding of Automotive Infotainment/Cockpit systems.
• Excellent technical leadership and problem-solving skills.