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Senior Linux Kernel Engineer

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Simon Troupe
Posted
1 month ago

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and develop custom operating systems based on Yocto, Android, or Debian platforms.
  • Implement Linux support for various hardware components.
  • Strong understanding of ARM SoCs, particularly Qualcomm SoCs.
  • Initialize and support new hardware platforms from the ground up.
  • Develop and maintain continuous integration and testing processes.
  • Test and validate complete use cases on emerging platforms.
  • Provide technical assistance and resolve software bugs.
  • Contribute acceptable solutions to the Linux kernel community.
  • Lead technical efforts within your areas of expertise, guiding others through engineering best practices and specialized knowledge.
  • Drive key features and enhancements, improving product quality.
  • Deliver high-quality functionality on time, covering all aspects of specification, design, development, documentation, and testing.
  • Collaborate closely with team members and engage with the upstream community daily.
  • Represent and speak at open-source conferences.

Educational Background

  • A degree in Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience is required.
 

Key Technical Skills & Experience

  • Over five years of experience in Linux kernel development.
  • Proven experience working with the Linux kernel community.
  • Preferred experience in Linux kernel virtualization, display, GPU, or audio subsystems.
  • At least seven years of experience with production-grade Linux (Android/Yocto/Debian) for Embedded/Consumer Electronics/IoT devices.
  • Proficient in OS image generation (Yocto/AOSP/Debian), packaging, release processes, updates, CVE tracking and resolution, and CI/CD.
  • A minimum of five years of Embedded Linux experience, including SoC bring-up, BSP updates, or work with Linux kernel subsystems like display, audio/video, compute, or power management.
  • Understanding of ARM64 CPU ISA architecture.
  • Experience with boot chains and bootloaders such as U-Boot, GRUB, and UEFI.
  • Knowledge of hardware protocols like USB, PCIe, UART, I2C, SPI, and GPIO, with experience in Bluetooth and wireless technologies as a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with embedded hardware and software debugging tools, including PC software, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Proven contributions to Linux kernel, userspace, or other open-source projects.

Preferred Skills & Experience
 

  • Active contributor or maintainer in the Linux kernel community.
  • Familiarity with Qualcomm SoCs and Snapdragon architecture.
  • Experience with PCIe or USB4.
  • Experience with Linux Camera, DRM, ASoC, or Crypto subsystems.
  • Proven ability to enable end-to-end solutions.
  • Experience speaking at open-source conferences and publishing technical work in forums, blogs, or articles.
  • The ideal candidate will be curious, reliable, adaptable, practical, and skilled at community engagement.
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Location
Italy
Work Model
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