Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Weekday 1; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in embedded Linux and automotive systems for multiple client projects across India. You will work on Linux kernel, device drivers, BSP bring-up and low-level debugging on SoCs.

Responsibilities include hands-on development, hardware-software integration, and contributing to Yocto/BitBake workflows. Experience with ARM/ARM64, I2C/SPI/UART, and cross-compilation is essential. Location: Coimbatore/Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in Embedded/Automotive Linux development.
• Hands-on Linux Kernel and Device Driver development.
• Strong C programming and Linux kernel debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded Linux for automotive platforms.
• Perform SoC/BSP development and board bring-up.
• Debug hardware and software integration at low level.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C programming

Linux kernel debugging

Git

Scripting

Board bring-up

SoC/BSP development

ARM/ARM64

Tools

Yocto

BitBake

Cross-compilation

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 3200000 (ie INR 12 - 32 LPA)

Min Experience: 6+ years
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in Embedded Linux and Automotive systems. The role requires hands-on expertise in Linux Kernel, Device Drivers, BSP development, board bring-up, and low-level debugging.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in Embedded/Automotive Linux development.
• Strong hands-on experience in Linux Kernel and Device Driver development.
• Strong proficiency in C programming and Linux kernel debugging.
• Experience in SoC/BSP development and board bring-up.
• Good knowledge of Device Tree, Kernel configuration, and Kernel build.
• Hands-on experience with ARM/ARM64 architecture.
• Experience with Yocto / BitBake and cross-compilation.
• Good understanding of I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, UFS/eMMC, and other SoC peripherals.
• Experience in hardware and software integration and low-level debugging.
• Strong experience with Git, Linux debugging tools, and scripting.
• Ability to independently own SoC/Linux topics and drive issues to closure.
• Automotive domain experience in IVI, Cluster, Cockpit, ADAS, or similar systems.

Deal Breaker Skill

• Embedded Linux

Mandatory Skills

Embedded Linux | BSP | Device Driver | Embedded C | Automotive

Desirable Skills

ARM Processors | Yocto | SPI | I2C

Must-have skills

Embedded Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded C

Good-to-have skills

Automotive, ARM Architecture, BSP