Software Engineering - Linux Kernel Developer

HARMAN; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

HARMAN University training

Wellness benefits

Job summary

HARMAN is seeking an embedded Linux Platform engineer in Bengaluru to deliver robust, scalable Linux kernel and BSP solutions for Automotive Infotainment.

You will collaborate with kernel teams, device driver engineers, hardware teams, and SoC vendors to enable peripherals, optimize performance, and support platform migrations in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux Kernel, BSP, and embedded software development.
• Experience with device trees, ARM architectures, and bootloaders.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, maintain, and debug Linux Kernel and BSP software for Automotive IVI platforms.
• Support kernel upgrades and platform migrations.
• Design, develop, integrate, and debug Linux device drivers for subsystems like Display, Audio, USB, Storage, and Connectivity.
• Work with hardware teams to enable peripherals and platform features.
• Perform root-cause analysis of kernel, BSP, and system-level issues using logs, crash dumps, and traces.
• Drive system performance optimization across CPU, memory, boot time, and overall platform performance.

Skills

Linux Kernel

BSP customization

Device drivers

Embedded C

ARM architecture

Debugging tools

CI/CD workflows

SPI/I2S

Root-cause analysis

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in CS/EC/Embedded

Tools

Device Tree

Git

Crash analysis

Trace tooling

Job description

you will be involved in kernel development, device driver integration, board bring-up, system debugging, performance optimization, and hardware-software integration activities. You will play a key role in delivering robust, scalable, and production-quality embedded Linux solutions for global automotive customers.

Your Team

You will be part of a highly skilled Linux Platform and BSP engineering team responsible for developing Automotive Infotainment platforms across multiple customer programs. You will collaborate closely with BSP architects, kernel developers, device driver engineers, integration teams, validation teams, hardware teams, and SoC vendors

What You Will Do

• Develop, customize, maintain, and debug Linux Kernel and BSP software for Automotive IVI platforms.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain platform-specific software components.
• Support kernel upgrades, feature enablement, and platform migrations.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to platform design reviews.
• Design, develop, integrate, and debug Linux device drivers. Support driver development for subsystems like Display, Audio, USB, Storage ,Connectivity modules, Sensors, Vehicle interfaces etc
• Work closely with hardware teams to enable and validate new peripherals and platform features.
• Work with automotive and embedded SoCs including Qualcomm, Samsung Exynos, MediaTek, NXP, Renesas, and TI platforms.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolution of Linux Kernel, BSP, and system-level issues, including kernel crashes, panics, memory leaks, driver defects, boot-time/runtime failures, and stability problems by analyzing kernel logs, crash dumps, trace data, and open-source software components.
• Drive system performance analysis and optimization by identifying and resolving bottlenecks related to CPU utilization, memory consumption, boot time, responsiveness, stability, reliability, and overall platform performance.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Linux Kernel, BSP, and Embedded Software Development, preferably in Automotive IVI or embedded platforms.
• Strong expertise in Linux Kernel internals, device driver development, BSP customization, board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and Embedded Linux architecture.
• Proficient in Embedded C programming with knowledge of C++, and hands-on experience with Device Tree, bootloader concepts, and ARM-based architectures.
• Good understanding of Linux Kernel subsystems, including Memory Management, Interrupt Handling, IPC, Filesystems, and Power Management, along with strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with debugging and profiling tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, strace, crash), Git-based development workflows, CI/CD environments, and communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and I2S etc

What is Nice to Have

• Experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon Automotive platforms.
• Experience with MediaTek, Samsung, NXP, and TI automotive SoCs.
• Experience in Automotive Infotainment (IVI), Cockpit, or Digital Cockpit platforms.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols and vehicle interfaces.
• Experience with performance profiling, tracing, and system optimization tools.
• Exposure to Hypervisor and Multi-OS environments.
• Familiarity with Automotive Cybersecurity concepts.
• Familiarity with Functional Safety (FuSa) concepts.

What Makes You Eligible

• Ability to lead teams and customer engagements.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Passion for technical excellence and mentoring.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HARMAN’s architecture design processes

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• Work in a diversified cross culture project team with the biggest worldwide automotive OEM customers

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought‑after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever‑evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award‑winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance.( www.harman.com )

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