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We are seeking a skilled Firmware Developer with strong experience in embedded firmware, Linux application, and device driver development. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining firmware and low-level software components that interface with hardware. The role requires hands-on experience with Linux kernel, driver integration, and performance optimization.

• Design, develop, and maintain Firmware and Embedded developer for Linux X86 and Microcontroller based platforms.

• Develop and debug Linux / Microcontroller device drivers (PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, USB, NVMe, etc.).

• Develop Linux user-space applications to interact with kernel drivers and hardware components.

• Participate in board bring-up, bootloader configuration, and system integration.

• Work closely with hardware engineers to validate and optimize hardware/software interfaces.

• Perform root cause analysis, debugging, and performance tuning of firmware and driver issues.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and test procedures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on feature design, validation, and product integration.

Experience Level:

4 to 7 years

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical, or related field.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and good scripting knowledge (Python, Bash).

• Hands-on experience with Linux module development and device driver programming.

• Experience in Linux system programming, inter-process communication (IPC), and multi-threaded programming.

• Proficient with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, USB, etc.

• Understanding of firmware build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or custom make-based setups).

• Experience with cross-compilation and embedded Linux environments.

• Familiarity with Git, Gerrit, and Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.

• Solid understanding of debugging tools (gdb, strace, ftrace, perf, logic analyzer, oscilloscope).

• Knowledge of bootloaders (U-Boot) and board bring-up process.

Good to Have (Preferred):

• Experience with PCIe/NVMe stack, usb drivers, or storage firmware.

• Knowledge of RTOS or bare-metal firmware.

• Exposure to ARM Cortex-M/A architecture and SoC-level integration.

• Familiarity with secure boot, firmware update (OTA), and hardware diagnostics.

• Understanding of system performance profiling and power optimization.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Passion for learning and exploring new technologies.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.