Embedded Linux Driver Developer

Embedded Linux Driver Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel drivers for various embedded subsystems.
• Develop drivers for Graphics (DRM/KMS, OpenGL, Vulkan, Mesa), Multimedia (Vaapi, vdpau, gstreamer, v4l2), Power Management (System to RAM, S0ix3), Display (X, Wayland, Weston), Audio (ALSA SOC, I2S/TDM), Ethernet, and Virtualization (Xen, KVM, QNX hypervisor).
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand hardware specifications and develop appropriate driver interfaces.
• Debug and resolve driver-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and stability problems.
• Optimize drivers for performance, power consumption, and memory footprint.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our driver development processes.
• Work with Yocto for embedded Linux builds and customizations.
• Contribute to open-source projects and engage with the Linux community (a plus).
• Implement and maintain IPC and DMA drivers.
• Develop and maintain drivers in kernel mode.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4.5 to 8 years of experience in embedded Linux driver/kernel development.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Proficiency in Linux kernel internals and driver development concepts.
• Experience with at least one of the following driver domains: Graphics (DRM/KMS, OpenGL, Vulkan, Mesa), Multimedia (Vaapi, vdpau, gstreamer, v4l2), Power Management (System to RAM, S0ix3), Display (X, Wayland, Weston), Audio (ALSA SOC, I2S/TDM), Ethernet, or Virtualization (Xen, KVM, QNX hypervisor).
• Experience with Yocto development.
• Good understanding of IPC and DMA driver development.
• Experience with kernel mode driver programming in Linux.
• Solid understanding of system-level debugging techniques.
• Experience with Linux Device driver programming in Linux Kernel and Drivers.
• Familiarity with open-source development practices and contribution workflows (a plus).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.