Job DescriptionLocation

NBangalore, India

nWork Mode

NWork From Office – 5 Daysa Week

NFace-to-Face (F2F) Interview is Mandatory

NJob Summary

nWe are looking for an experienced Linux Device Driver Development Engineer with strong expertise in embedded systems, Linux kernel internals, and hardware-software integration. The candidate will be responsible for developing, customizing, debugging, and maintaining Linux platform software and device drivers for custom hardware based on embedded SoCs. This role requires hands-on board bring-up, low-level debugging, and close collaboration with hardware, systems, and application teams in a fast-paced environment.

NKey Responsibilities

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- Design, develop, customize, and maintain Linux device drivers and platform software for embedded SoC–based systems.
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- Work on BSP and platform software development for custom hardware platforms.
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- Perform board bring-up activities, including bootloader configuration and early kernel initialization.
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- Develop and validate Bare-Metal and Linux drivers, performing hardware-software validation using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG-based debuggers.
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- Drive bootloader development/customization (U-Boot or equivalent), including power-on boot sequence and low-level initialization.
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- Debug complex system-level issues across bootloader, kernel, drivers, and hardware layers.
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- Understand and interpret board schematics, datasheets, and hardware reference manuals to support driver development and integration.
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- Work on kernel upgrades, driver porting, upstreaming, and component integration.
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- Develop and customize drivers for peripherals such as GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART, Sensors, NAND, NOR, eMMC, DDR, etc.
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- Contribute to Linux kernel subsystems, including scheduler, memory management, IPC, DMA, IOMMU, interrupt handling, polling mechanisms, and NAPI.
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- Develop and debug Linuxplatform drivers for components such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, GPU, Display, and Multimedia subsystems.
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- Handle system-level debugging, issue isolation, and root-cause analysis involving kernel crashes, performance bottlenecks, and hardware-related failures.
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- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware–software integration.
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- Produce high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
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nRequired Skills & Qualifications

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- Strong proficiency in Cprogramming for kernel and system-level development.
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- In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals and device driver architecture.
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- Hands-on experience with Linux Device Driver Development.
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- Solid understanding ofARM and x86 processor architectures.
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- Deep knowledge of multi-core architectures, NUMA, and memory hierarchies.
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- Experience with concurrent programming,



threading APIs, and synchronization mechanisms.
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- Strong understanding ofoperating system concepts (Linux and/or RTOS).
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nEmbedded & Hardware Expertise

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- Experience working with embedded SoCs and Microcontrollers.
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- Hands-on board bring-upexperience with custom hardware.
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- Strong debugging skillsusing JTAG/J-Link and other hardware debuggers.
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- Ability to validate software using hardware test equipment.
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nKernel & System Knowledge

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- Experience with:
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- Linux kernel modules
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- Interrupt architecture and event handling
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- DMA, IOMMU, IPC mechanisms
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- PCIe subsystem and drivers
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- Networking and Ethernetstack
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- Familiarity with Yocto-based projects or Buildroot.
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- Experience in kernel upgradation, driver porting, and upstreaming.
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nDesired / Added Advantages

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- Hands-on experience with OpenGL and OpenCL.
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- Exposure to GPU, Multimedia, and Display driver development.
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- Experience in system performance tuning and optimization.
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- Familiarity with RTOS environments in addition to Linux.
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nTools & Development Environment

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- Debuggers and profiling tools
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- Version control systemssuch as Git / GitHub
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- Linux kernel debugging and tracing tools
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nSoft Skills

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- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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- Excellent communicationand collaboration abilities
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- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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- High attention to detail and commitment to code quality
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📌 Linux Device Driver Development Engineer (Karnataka)
🏢 Capgemini Engineering
📍 Karnataka