Core Experience: Bachelors or Masters in VLSI or Embedded Engineering or Computer Science engineering with 5+ years of dedicated experience in Embedded Linux development on ARMv8 architectures (Zynq MPSoC/RFSoC or Versal ACAP).
- Embedded Linux Mastery: Deep understanding of the Linux kernel internals, device tree customization (.dtsi), U-Boot, and the Yocto build system hierarchy (bitbake, recipes, layers).
- Programming Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Embedded C and C++ (C++14/17) for multithreaded system programming; proficiency in Python/Shell for build automation and test scripting.
- Processor Architecture: Solid knowledge of ARM Cortex-A (A53/A72) and Cortex-R architectures, including MMU/MPU configuration, cache coherency, TrustZone, and exception handling levels (EL0-EL3).
- Hardware Interface: Familiarity with reading schematics and interfacing with standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, GEM/Ethernet) and analysing bus traffic for debugging.