SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Embedded C++

Happiest Minds Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer for Bengaluru, focusing on C/C++ development, Linux device drivers, and platform integration. You will work on SDK bring-up, cross-porting, and security patching across embedded Linux devices.

The role requires 4-5 years in embedded software, strong debugging skills, and collaboration across teams. Preference for expertise in Yocto, Buildroot, and kernel-level tasks. Bengaluru base with on-site work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Experience in SDK bring-up, device driver development, and Linux platform integration.
• Strong knowledge of software porting, release maintenance, and security patching.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

C/C++

SDK bring-up

Device drivers

Embedded Linux

Porting

Backporting

CVE analysis

Debugging

Build environments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics/CS/EE/Embedded Systems

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Make

CMake

Git

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Embedded C++, Embedded Linux, Device driver, Yocto

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience in Platform SDK Bring-up and Integration.
• Hands-on experience in Linux Device Driver Development.
• Strong understanding of Embedded Linux Systems.
• Experience in Cross-Platform Porting across different processor architectures and Linux distributions.
• Experience in Forward Porting and Backporting software features and bug fixes.
• Experience in CVE Analysis, Patching, and Security Vulnerability Management.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with Linux build environments and software release management.

Preferred Skills

• Linux Kernel internals and customization.
• BSP (Board Support Package) development.
• ARM/ARM64 processor architecture.
• Yocto, Buildroot, Make/CMake.
• Git, GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD workflows.
• Python or Shell scripting for automation.
• Hardware interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, USB, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Experience in Networking, Telecom, Wireless, or IoT product development.

Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 4-5 years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Proven experience in SDK bring-up, device driver development, and Linux platform integration.
• Strong knowledge of software porting, release maintenance, and security patching.
• Ability to independently debug and solve complex system-level issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.