Embedded Software Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 7, 2026.
Role : Embedded Software Engineer (Kernel & BSP)
Location : Ahmedabad
Experience : 3+ Years
Job Type : Full-time
Department : Robotics Engineering / R&D
Position Summary :
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Embedded Linux Engineer to join our Robotics engineering team. You will be responsible for bringing up custom-designed processor boards, developing Linux device drivers, optimizing kernel performance, and ensuring a stable platform for application development. The ideal candidate has a strong "hacker" mindset, loves working close to the metal, and thrives on solving complex hardware-software integration problems.
Key Responsibilities :
- Board Bring-Up : Perform initial board bring-up on new, custom-designed processor boards (custom ARM/RISC-V).
- Linux Kernel/BSP Development : Customize, configure, and maintain the Linux kernel, bootloader (U-Boot), and Board Support Package (BSP) for custom hardware.
- Driver Development : Write, debug, and optimize low-level Linux device drivers for on-chip and off-chip peripherals (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, GPIO).
- Device Tree : Develop and maintain Device Tree Source (DTS/DTB) files to map hardware peripherals to Linux drivers.
- System Optimization : Optimize system boot time, memory usage, and performance on constrained custom hardware.
- Debugging : Troubleshoot complex system crashes, kernel panics, and hardware-software interaction issues using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Build Systems : Create and maintain custom embedded Linux distributions using Yocto Project or Buildroot.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
- Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience : 3 - 7+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux software development.
- Languages : Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems; scripting experience in Python or Bash.
- Kernel Knowledge : Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, including memory management, interrupts, and concurrency management.
- Hardware Familiarity : Ability to read hardware schematics and component datasheets to derive software solutions.
- Tools : Proficient with Git, GDB, and JTAG debugging tools.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with ARM Cortex-A/M or RISC-V architectures.
- Experience contributing to the mainline Linux kernel or open-source community.
- Knowledge of secure boot and hardware security modules (HSM).
- Experience with real-time Linux patches (PREEMPT_RT).
Skills
Embedded System, Kernel, Board Support Package, Linux, Device Driver, Bootloader, C, C++, System Configuration