Linux Engineer

LeadSoc Technologies Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LeadSoc Technologies Pvt Ltd is seeking an Embedded Linux Engineer focusing on boot-time optimization in Bengaluru. You will analyze and optimize the boot sequence, work with Dom0/host OS in virtualization, and enhance Yocto-based images and systemd configurations.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in embedded Linux, strong boot-flow knowledge, and hands-on experience with Xen or KVM, plus kernel debugging and power/performance tuning.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Embedded Linux system software and kernel development.
• Experience with Dom0/Host OS in Virtualized environments.
• Strong understanding of Linux boot flow: bootloader, kernel init, initramfs, systemd.
• Yocto Project expertise: image, recipe, and systemd optimization.
• Virtualization experience: Xen (Dom0 preferred) or KVM/QNX Hypervisor.
• Kernel-level debugging and performance tuning.
• Experience with power and performance optimization (cold boot, warm boot, S0ix/S2RAM).

Skills

Linux boot-time analysis

Kernel development

Yocto Project

Virtualization

Boot flow understanding

Power & performance optimization

Boot-time debugging tools

Job description

Embedded Linux Engineer – Boot Time Optimization

Experience

• 6+ years in Embedded Linux system software / kernel development

Required Skills

• Linux boot-time analysis and optimization, especially for Dom0 / Host OS in Virtualized environment
• Strong understanding of Linux boot flow: bootloader, kernel init, initramfs, systemd
• Yocto Project expertise – image, recipe, and systemd optimization
• Virtualization experience: Xen (Dom0 preferred) or KVM / QNX Hypervisor
• Kernel-level debugging and performance tuning
• Experience with power & performance optimization (cold boot, warm boot, S0ix/S2RAM)

Technical Knowledge (any relevant subset)

• Initcall ordering, deferred probes
• IPC / DMA / interrupt handling
• Early-boot critical drivers (power, storage, networking, display)
• Profiling & debug tools: ftrace, systemd-analyze, bootchart, perf

Good to Have

• Automotive Embedded Linux / IVI experience