Senior Software Engineer-1

Trane Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Chennai, India, is seeking an experienced Linux kernel driver developer to work on high-performance interfaces and embedded Linux systems.

You will design, implement, and optimize kernel drivers, perform board bring-up, and debug complex crashes across hardware, firmware, and kernel space using GDB, KGDB, and Ftrace. Join an elite team delivering cutting-edge climate solutions with a strong focus on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Linux kernel-level development and device driver programming.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals and hardware interfaces.
• Experience reading datasheets and schematics; familiarity with I2C/SPI/UART/CAN.

Responsibilities

• Driver Development: design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel-mode drivers for high-speed interfaces.
• Board Bring-up: lead initial hardware bring-up and debugging with JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Kernel Customization: customize and optimize kernel modules, memory management, and interrupt handling.
• Cross-Functional Debugging: root-cause crashes across hardware, firmware, and kernel-space using GDB, KGDB, and Ftrace.
• Optimization: profile and tune driver performance for power, memory, and low-latency throughput.

Skills

Linux kernel development

Device driver programming

C programming

GDB/Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Yocto Project

Embedded Linux build systems

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What's In It For You

Work at the edge of the Linux kernel, utilizing C, RUST and advanced SoC architectures (ARM Cortex-A, RISC-V).

Join an elite R&D team where you’ll solve complex challenges.

Competitive remuneration.

What You Will Do

• Driver Development: Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel-mode drivers for high-speed interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet, USB 3.x, and MIPI/CSI.
• Board Bring-up: Lead initial hardware bring-up, debugging low-level issues using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Kernel Customization: Customize and optimize Linux kernel modules, memory management, and interrupt handling for real-time performance.
• Cross-Functional Debugging: Root-cause complex system crashes spanning hardware, firmware, and kernel-space using tools like GDB, KGDB, and Ftrace.
• Optimization: Profile and tune driver performance for power efficiency, memory footprint, and low-latency throughput

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in Linux kernel-level development and device driver programming.
• Kernel Internals: Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, including scheduler, MMU, DMA frameworks, and IPC mechanisms.
• Hardware Knowledge: Strong ability to read datasheets/schematics and hands-on experience with protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN.
• Build Tools: Proficiency with Git and embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto Project

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.