Embedded Linux BSP Development_EPS1

Tasks / Responsibilities: *Lead the design, development, customization, and maintenance of Embedded Linux BSPs for various microprocessor platforms

Develop and integrate Linux Board Support Packages, bootloaders, kernel components, and platform software. Perform Linux kernel configuration, customization, and optimization for target hardware platforms.

Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for peripherals and hardware interfaces.

Support board bring-up activities and hardware-software integration on new product platforms

Configure and customize Linux distributions using Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build frameworks

Analyze and optimize system startup time, memory footprint, and overall platform performance

Debug complex system-level issues involving kernel, drivers, middleware, and hardware interactions

Collaborate with hardware teams during processor selection, schematic reviews, and platform design phases

Work closely with customers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define platform requirements and solution roadmaps

Expected skill set: *Strong programming expertise in Embedded C/C++ and system-level software development

Extensive hands-on experience in Embedded Linux BSP Development for microprocessor-based platforms

Strong knowledge of Linux Kernel Architecture, Device Tree, Kernel Configuration, and System Initialization

Expertise in Linux Device Driver Development for peripheral and custom hardware interfaces

Experience with microprocessor platforms such as (NXP, STM32, TI, etc) Strong experience with bootloaders such as U-Boot and Linux startup sequence customization

Hands-on experience with Yocto Project, Buildroot, or Linux distribution generation frameworks

Strong understanding of Linux networking, file systems, memory management, and process scheduling

Experience with debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, Trace32 & Logic Analyzer

Good to Have skills: Experience with Real-Time Linux and PREEMPT_RT kernel configurations

Knowledge of Hypervisors and Virtualization technologies such as Xen or Jailhouse

Experience with Secure Boot, Trusted Platform Modules (TPM), and Linux Security Frameworks

Exposure to Zephyr RTOS, Free RTOS, or other RTOS environments alongside Linux systems

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized embedded applications

Experience with performance profiling, boot-time optimization, and system resource monitoring Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and embedded security concepts

BE/ME Electronics background

8-15 yrs