Linux Kernel Development Engineer – CoreOS

Rwindia; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rwindia in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a kernel developer to design and integrate Linux kernel components for Android targets. You will work on device drivers for cameras, audio, sensors, and displays, while addressing low-level hardware integration challenges.

You will debug kernel issues using JTAG, KGDB, and ftrace, and support SoCs from Qualcomm or MediaTek. The role emphasizes kernel performance, system stability, and HAL integration within production environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in kernel development.
• Strong C programming skills and knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on Linux kernel development experience on Android.
• Experience in device drivers and low-level hardware integration.
• Familiarity with JTAG, KGDB, and ftrace.
• Exposure to Qualcomm or MediaTek SoCs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel components for Android platforms.
• Develop and integrate device drivers for cameras, audio, sensors, and displays.
• Debug kernel and hardware integration issues using JTAG, KGDB, and ftrace.
• Support Qualcomm and MediaTek SoC-based platforms.
• Optimize kernel performance and system stability.
• Support Android HAL integration and system-level development.
• Assist with factory tools and production environments.

Skills

Kernel development

C programming

Android kernel

Device drivers

Low-level systems

Tools

JTAG

KGDB

ftrace

Job description

Job Summary

Develop and integrate Linux kernel components for Android platforms, focusing on device drivers, hardware peripherals, and low-level system functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel components for Android platforms.
• Develop and integrate device drivers for cameras, audio, sensors, and displays.
• Debug kernel and hardware integration issues using JTAG, KGDB, and ftrace.
• Support Qualcomm and MediaTek SoC-based platforms.
• Optimize kernel performance and system stability.
• Support Android HAL integration and system-level development.
• Assist with factory tools and production environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in kernel development.
• Strong C programming skills and knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on Linux kernel development experience on Android.
• Experience in device drivers and low-level hardware integration.
• Familiarity with JTAG, KGDB, and ftrace.
• Exposure to Qualcomm or MediaTek SoCs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in kernel performance measurement and tuning.
• Contributions to the upstream Linux kernel community.
• Knowledge of Android HAL and system integration.
• Experience with factory tools and production environments.
• Background in automotive or other embedded systems.

Other Requirements

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.