RTOS Kernel Testing & Automation Engineer (3+ Years)

Job Summary

We are seeking highly motivated engineers with experience in Embedded Software Testing, RTOS Kernel Validation, and Test Automation. The role involves hands-on testing of RTOS kernel features, development of test frameworks, creation of test plans, automation of test cases, and debugging complex software issues across embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, execute, and automate RTOS kernel validation test cases using C and Python.
- Design and implement test frameworks, test drivers, and automation infrastructure for validating kernel features.
- Create comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and test coverage strategies for new RTOS features.
- Validate core RTOS kernel components including:
- Task/Thread Management
- Scheduling and Context Switching
- Memory Management and Allocation
- Inter-Process Communication (IPC)
- Synchronization Mechanisms (Mutex, Semaphore, Event, Queue)
- Interrupt and Exception Handling
- Timer Services
- Power Management

- Analyze kernel traces, system logs, crash dumps, and debug issues to root cause using the AI Tools
- Develop regression suites and continuous integration test automation for kernel validation.
- Collaborate with kernel developers, COREBSP teams, and system software teams to resolve defects and improve product quality.
- Participate in feature reviews, requirement analysis, and test strategy definition.

Required Skills





- Strong programming skills in C and Python with ability to design and develop test solutions from scratch.
- Hands-on experience in RTOS Kernel Testing/Validation (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, ThreadX, QNX, VxWorks, or similar RTOS).
- Strong understanding of:
- RTOS Architecture
- Thread Scheduling Algorithms
- Context Switching
- Memory Management
- Interrupt Handling
- Synchronization Mechanisms
- Kernel Debugging

- Experience with Embedded Systems, BSPs, Bootloaders, Device Drivers, and Low-Level Firmware Validation.
- Familiarity with ARM Architecture, Embedded Linux, and multi-core systems.
- Solid debugging skills using logs, traces, crash dumps, and kernel debugging tools.
- Experience with version control and development tools such as Git, Perforce, Gerrit/Code Collab, and JIRA.
- Knowledge of Software Quality processes, test methodologies, and automation frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Zephyr RTOS kernel development or validation.
- Exposure to DSP/RTOS environments and heterogeneous compute architectures.
- Experience with hardware simulators, emulators, and pre-silicon validation environments.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution systems.
- Familiarity with performance, scalability, and power management testing of RTOS kernels

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment.
- Self-driven team player with leadership potential and passion for embedded systems and RTOS technologies.

📌 RTOS Kernel Testing & Automation Engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Tata Consultancy Services
📍 Hyderabad