Linux Kernel Driver

Business Fundamental Consulting; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba is seeking a Linux Kernel & Device Driver Engineer with hands-on experience in Linux Kernel, C development, device drivers, Embedded Linux, BSP, board bring-up, and storage technologies. The role focuses on building and debugging kernel-level software for embedded platforms.

The ideal candidate will work on ARM-based boards, debug kernel issues, develop block drivers and BSPs, and contribute to storage stacks such as EXT4/F2FS, U-Boot, and bootloaders.

Qualifications

• Strong C programming and debugging skills.
• Hands-on experience in Linux Kernel development.
• Experience in Linux Device Driver development.
• Experience with Embedded Linux.
• Experience in Linux BSP and Board Bring-up.
• Knowledge of Linux Block Layer / Block Device Drivers.
• Experience with ARM-based platforms.
• Knowledge of Linux Kernel source code.
• Experience with U-Boot / Fastboot.
• Good understanding of OS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Configure, build, and debug the Linux Kernel.
• Analyze trace logs, kernel crash logs, and kernel issues.
• Develop and debug Linux Block Device Drivers.
• Work on the Linux Block Layer.
• Develop and maintain Linux BSPs and port boards.
• Work on Linux file systems such as EXT4 and F2FS.
• Work with Linux bootloaders including U-Boot and Fastboot.
• Perform board bring-up on ARM platforms using Android and Linux.
• Understand and debug Linux Kernel source code.
• Apply strong knowledge of Operating System concepts.
• Work with GNU Toolchain and Make system.
• Develop and debug software using C programming.
• Develop automation and utility scripts using Python, Perl or PowerShell.
• Debug and resolve issues related to embedded Linux platforms and storage components.

Skills

C programming

Linux Kernel development

Linux Device Driver development

Embedded Linux

Linux BSP and Board Bring-up

Linux Block Layer / Block Device

ARM-based platforms

Linux Kernel source code

U-Boot / Fastboot

Operating System concepts

Tools

U-Boot

Fastboot

GNU Toolchain

Job description

Linux Kernel & Device Driver Engineer

Experience: 2-4 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Function: Engineering Embedded / Firmware
Industry: Embedded Systems / IT

Client - Toshiba

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Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Linux Kernel & Device Driver Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Linux Kernel in Cdevelopment, device drivers, Embedded Linux, BSP, board bring-up, C programming, and storage technologies.

The ideal candidate should have experience working on Linux-based embedded platforms, kernel debugging, storage drivers, and ARM-based board bring-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, build, and debug the Linux Kernel.
• Analyze trace logs, kernel crash logs, and kernel issues.
• Develop and debug Linux Block Device Drivers.
• Work on the Linux Block Layer.
• Develop and maintain Linux BSPs and port boards.
• Work on Linux file systems such as EXT4 and F2FS.
• Work with Linux bootloaders including U-Boot and Fastboot.
• Perform board bring-up on ARM platforms using Android and Linux.
• Understand and debug Linux Kernel source code.
• Apply strong knowledge of Operating System concepts.
• Work with GNU Toolchain and Make system.
• Develop and debug software using C programming.
• Develop automation and utility scripts using Python, Perl or PowerShell.
• Debug and resolve issues related to embedded Linux platforms and storage components.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong C programming and debugging skills.
• Hands-on experience in Linux Kernel development.
• Experience in Linux Device Driver development.
• Experience with Embedded Linux.
• Experience in Linux BSP and Board Bring-up.
• Knowledge of Linux Block Layer / Block Device Drivers.
• Experience with ARM-based platforms.
• Knowledge of Linux Kernel source code.
• Experience with U-Boot / Fastboot.
• Good understanding of OS concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Linux EXT4 / F2FS file systems.
• Flash Translation Layer (FTL) concepts.
• Linux NAND / MMC device drivers.
• Linux SCSI device drivers.
• Linux UFS device drivers.
• NAND firmware development.
• Android application development.
• Linux device-driver testing and automation.
• Code coverage and unit testing frameworks.
• Linux Open Source patch submission/contribution.
• Python / Perl / PowerShell scripting.

Candidate Profile

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Linux Kernel architecture and source code.
• Hands-on experience in embedded software development.
• Ability to work independently on kernel, driver and BSP-related issues.
• Good communication and analytical skills.

Key Skills

Linux Kernel | Linux Device Drivers | Embedded Linux | C | BSP | Board Bring-up | ARM | Linux Block Layer | Block Device Driver | U-Boot | Fastboot | EXT4 | F2FS | NAND | MMC | UFS |

SCSI | Storage | Firmware | Python | Perl | GNU Toolchain

Candidate Details Required

Interested candidates are requested to share their updated resume along with:

• Total Experience:
• Experience in Linux Kernel & Device Drivers:
• Experience in C & Scripting:
• Experience in Embedded Linux / Storage / Firmware:
• Experience in Storage Technologies:
• Experience in BSP Development:
• Current Location:
• Current CTC:
• Expected CTC:
• Notice Period:
• DOB:
• Academic Percentage 10th / 12th / BE:
• Availability for Interview: