Marlabs Hiring | Senior Embedded Linux / Kernel Architect

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Kochi

Experience: 10–15+ Years

Domain: Embedded Linux | POS | Hardware Integration

Work Mode : Hybrid

Marlabs is looking for a Senior Embedded Linux / Kernel Architect to lead the architecture and development of a next-generation Linux-based POS platform. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep expertise in Linux kernel development, BSPs, device drivers, hardware integration, and embedded platform architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive platform architecture for embedded Linux-based POS solutions

Lead Linux Kernel, BSP, middleware, and device driver development

Integrate hardware platforms, vendor SDKs, and partner solutions

Drive system bring-up, kernel optimization, debugging, and performance tuning

Provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams

Collaborate with stakeholders, hardware partners, and product teams

Required Skills

10+ years of Embedded Linux/Linux Kernel experience

Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Linux Internals

Hands-on experience with BSP, Device Drivers,



Middleware Architecture

Expertise in Yocto, Buildroot, and Embedded Linux build systems

Experience with USB, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, Networking, ARM-based platforms

Knowledge of boot process, kernel configuration, cross-compilation, and system bring-up

Solid troubleshooting skills across application, middleware, driver, and kernel layers

Ability to evaluate technologies and make platform-level architectural decisions

Good to Have

POS / Payment Terminal experience

Android HAL, AOSP, Android-to-Linux Porting

NFC, EMV, Card Readers, Printers, and Scanners

Qualcomm, NXP, MediaTek, Rockchip, or similar SoCs

Secure Boot, TPM, Secure Elements, and Embedded Security

Important: This is a hands-on architecture and technical leadership role. The candidate should be capable of making platform-level decisions while also diving into kernel, BSP, driver and hardware issues when required. Candidates with only Linux application/server development experience are not suitable

📌 Senior Embedded Linux / Kernel Architect (Bengaluru)
🏢 marlabs
📍 Bengaluru