Linux Architect

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Linux Architect

Location: Bay area, CA (Onsite)

As a Principal Engineer, you will actively work on the design and architecture of platform software, mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across various modules and teams.

Responsibilities

Design and architect various modules and subsystems within platform software Modify and maintain Linux kernel with preempt RT. Develop, enhance, and maintain device drivers in Linux. Develop unit tests and integration tests. Understand various performance trade-offs as they relate to CPU time, memory usage, debuggability, and traceability when introducing new software. Debug across software and hardware to understand the root issue and provide solutions, work, and collaborate with multiple teams if needed. Develop and document embedded software tools for profiling and visualizing platform software.

Qualifications

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or related field. 15+ years of related work experience. Experience developing and debugging applications or device drivers on embedded Linux. Experience in programming with C/C++. Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures, operating system fundamentals, hardware/software interfaces, and abstractions. Experience with Linux device drivers for hardware blocks such as GPGPU, Camera Serial Interface (CSI), Image Signal Processor (ISP), Ethernet, UFS, or PCIe. Experience with embedded Linux distribution systems like Yocto or Buildroot. Experience with version control systems like Git.