Job Description
Role: Linux Device Driver Development Engineer
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nRole Overview
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nAs a Ubuntu/Yocto Kernel Engineer, you will act as a technical authority for Linux kernel drivers and virtualization enablement on Ubuntu-based platforms. You will shape architecture, solve the hardest system-level problems, and guide platform decisions spanning kernel, firmware, and hardware.
nThis role emphasizes deep technical knowledge rather than people management. You are expected to operate independently across complex problem spaces, unblock multiple teams, and ensure solutions scale from early silicon bring-up through production deployment.
nExperience in graphics and display subsystems—especially in virtualized environments—is a solid plus.
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nExpereince 4-10 Years
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nKey Responsibilities
n• Develop and maintain production quality Linux kernel drivers, such as IO drivers, Graphics/Display drivers and Storage drivers
n• Deep involvement in kernel subsystems:
n• Memory management
no DMA & IOMMU
no Interrupt handling
no Power management and scheduling




n• Lead debugging of hard to reproduce kernel failures such as hangs, data corruption, and performance regressions
n• Guide upstreaming strategy and downstream customization trade offs
n• Perform structured root cause analysis using logs, traces, dumps, and performance tools
n• Drive critical issues from discovery to production closure
n• Anticipate failure modes and design preventive solutions
n• Design and maintain Yocto layers, recipes, and BSP configurations
n• Deep understanding of:
no BitBake
no package selection and dependency management
n• Debug complex build and runtime issues across multiple Yocto layers
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nPreferred Skills
n• Deep expertise in Ubuntu Linux kernel internals
n• Proven track record in kernel driver development
n• Strong hands on experience with virtualization and VM technologies
n• Expert proficiency in C/C++ and kernel debugging methodologies
n• Ability to independen

📌 Linux Device Driver Development Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 L&T Technology Services
📍 Bengaluru