Embedded Software Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead board bring-up, Linux kernel customization, and low-level driver development for custom ARM/RISC-V processor boards. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the Board Support Package (BSP) and system optimization on constrained hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial board bring-up on new, custom-designed processor boards (custom ARM/RISC-V).
• Customize, configure, and maintain the Linux kernel, bootloader (U-Boot), and Board Support Package (BSP) for custom hardware.
• Write, debug, and optimize low-level Linux device drivers for on-chip and off-chip peripherals (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, GPIO).
• Develop and maintain Device Tree Source (DTS/DTB) files to map hardware peripherals to Linux drivers.
• Optimize system boot time, memory usage, and performance on constrained custom hardware.
• Troubleshoot complex system crashes, kernel panics, and hardware-software interaction issues using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Create and maintain custom embedded Linux distributions using Yocto Project or Buildroot.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-7+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Scripting experience in Python or Bash.
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, including memory management, interrupts, and concurrency management.
• Ability to read hardware schematics and component datasheets.
• Proficient with Git, GDB, and JTAG debugging tools.

Skills

• C/C++
• Linux Kernel
• Python
• Yocto Project
• ARM/RISC-V