Job Description

Embedded Linux Engineer – Boot Time Optimization

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Location: Bangalore

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Experience: 5+ Years

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Education: B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech

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Top Mandatory Skills

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Embedded Linux System Software Development
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Linux Boot Time Analysis & Optimization
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Yocto Project (BitBake, Recipes, Image Optimization)
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Xen Hypervisor (Dom0 Preferred)
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Linux Kernel Debugging & Performance Tuning
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Robust C Programming
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Key Technical Skills

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Linux Boot Flow (Bootloader, Kernel, Initramfs, Systemd)
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Boot Time Optimization in Virtualized Settings
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Xen Dom0 / Host OS Optimization
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Kernel Profiling & Debugging
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Power & Performance Optimization
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S0ix, Suspend-to-RAM (S2RAM)
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Embedded Linux BSP & Platform Bring-up
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Job Responsibilities

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Analyze and optimize Linux boot time for embedded and virtualized platforms.
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Improve Dom0/Host OS startup performance in Xen-based systems.
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Optimize Yocto images, recipes, services, and systemd configurations.
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Debug kernel, driver, and boot-sequence bottlenecks.
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Investigate deferred probes, initcall ordering, and service startup dependencies.
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Tune power management and performance for cold boot, warm boot, and low-power states.
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Collaborate with platform, kernel, virtualization, and validation teams to achieve boot-time targets.
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Positive to Have

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Automotive Linux / IVI Platforms
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Xen Hypervisor Development
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QNX Hypervisor or KVM
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Open Source Linux Contributions
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Graphics, Display, Storage, and Networking Stack Integration
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DMA, Interrupt Handling, IPC Optimization
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Debug & Profiling Tools

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ftrace
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systemd-analyze
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Bootchart
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perf
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Kernel logs / trace events
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📌 Embedded Linux Engineer Boot Time Optimization Bengaluru (India)
🏢 L&T Technology Services
📍 India