Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer - Linux SDK

Swasti; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Swasti seeks a seasoned Embedded Linux engineer to own Linux bring-up, BSP development, and pre-silicon validation for a next-generation RISC-V MPU platform in Pune, India. You will enable boot flows, develop drivers, and drive SDK releases across FPGA and first-silicon stages.

The role requires strong C programming, Linux internals expertise, and hands-on experience with U-Boot, Device Tree, and Yocto/OpenEmbedded. Collaboration with architects and hardware teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years in Embedded Linux platform/BSP development.
• Expert-level C programming; reading low-level firmware and kernel code.
• Strong Linux internals knowledge: boot flow, memory management, interrupts, SMP.
• Hands-on SoC/platform bring-up experience and ownership mindset for BSP quality.
• Hands-on with U-Boot, Linux kernel, Device Tree, and Yocto/OpenEmbedded.
• Strong debugging skills with GDB and at least one of OpenOCD/JTAG, Lauterbach, or similar tools.
• Experience working on FPGA, emulation, or early-silicon platforms.

Responsibilities

• Linux SDK development & validation: build, enable, and release production-quality SDK for a 64-bit RISC-V MPU.
• Enable the boot and firmware stack (boot flow, early platform initialization, U-Boot, OpenSBI).
• Drive Linux kernel/BSP enablement: SoC bring-up, Device Tree, CPU/memory/interrupt subsystems.
• Develop and debug device drivers (multimedia, connectivity, DMA, power/clock/reset, platform services).
• Deliver SDK releases: integration, validation, and developer-facing documentation.
• Pre- & post-silicon validation (AVV): create tests, validate FPGA/first silicon, unblock teams through system-level debug.
• Contribute to pre-silicon validation using FPGA, emulation, and virtual platforms.
• Cross-functional execution: work with architects, hardware, and safety teams to land features and de-risk schedules.
• Customer & ecosystem engagement: support early adopters and contribute fixes upstream when appropriate.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C programming

Linux kernel

SoC bring-up

U-Boot

Device Tree

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

FPGA/Emulation

GDB/JTAG

Education

BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

OpenOCD/JTAG

Lauterbach

Job description

About The Job

We're building a next-generation, application-class RISC-V MPU SoC platform for Linux systems - bringing together multimedia, industrial connectivity, security, and heterogeneous compute subsystems. In the Platform Software team, you'll own key pieces of Linux bring-up and SDK validation, partner closely with architecture and hardware teams, and help shape SoC/CPU decisions with hands-on data from pre-silicon, FPGA, and first-silicon debug.

Key Responsibilities

• Linux SDK development & validation : build, enable, and release a production-quality SDK for a 64-bit RISC-V MPU.
• Enable the boot and firmware stack (boot flow, early platform initialization, U-Boot, OpenSBI).
• Drive Linux kernel/BSP enablement : SoC bring-up, Device Tree, CPU/memory/interrupt subsystems.
• Develop and debug device drivers (multimedia, connectivity, DMA, power/clock/reset, platform services).
• Deliver SDK releases : integration, validation, and developer-facing documentation.
• Pre- & post-silicon validation (AVV) : create tests, validate FPGA/first silicon, and unblock teams through system-level debug.
• Contribute to pre-silicon validation using FPGA, emulation, and virtual platforms.
• Cross-functional execution : work day-to-day with architects, hardware, and safety teams to land features and de-risk schedules.
• Customer & ecosystem engagement : support early adopters and contribute fixes upstream when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience (typically 5+ years) in Embedded Linux platform/BSP development.
• Expert-level C programming; comfortable reading low-level firmware and kernel code.
• Strong Linux internals knowledge : boot flow, memory management/MMU, interrupts, SMP.
• Hands-on SoC/platform bring-up experience and ownership mindset for BSP quality.
• Hands-on with U-Boot, Linux kernel, Device Tree, and Yocto/OpenEmbedded.
• Strong debugging skills with GDB and at least one of OpenOCD/JTAG, Lauterbach, or similar tools.
• Experience working on FPGA, emulation, or early-silicon platforms.

Desired Skills

• RISC-V (RV64) experience or strong exposure to other application-class CPU architectures.
• Background in pre-silicon/FPGA validation or post-silicon debug and triage.
• Experience with multimedia subsystems (camera, display, audio) and their Linux stacks.
• Familiarity with platform security (secure boot, trusted firmware, firmware/OS boundaries).
• Experience with QEMU, virtual platforms, or emulation workflows.
• Exposure to CI/CD and automated validation (test frameworks, dashboards, regressions).

What We Offer

• Build a RISC-V MPU platform from the ground up and see it shipped in real products.
• End-to-end ownership across pre-silicon - FPGA - first silicon - production SDK releases.
• Work closely with CPU architects and SoC teams; your data drives decisions.
• Deep technical work, strong peer group, and long-term growth on a strategic platform.

(ref:hirist.tech)