Linux Device Driver Development Engineer

Role: Linux Device Driver Development Engineer

Role Overview

As a Ubuntu/Yocto Kernel Engineer, you will act as a technical authority for Linux kernel drivers and virtualization enablement on Ubuntu-based platforms. You will shape architecture, solve the hardest system-level problems, and guide platform decisions spanning kernel, firmware, and hardware.

This role emphasizes deep technical knowledge rather than people management. You are expected to operate independently across complex problem spaces, unblock multiple teams, and ensure solutions scale from early silicon bring-up through production deployment.

Experience in graphics and display subsystems—especially in virtualized environments—is a strong plus.

Expereince 4-10 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production quality Linux kernel drivers, such as IO drivers, Graphics/Display drivers and Storage drivers

• Deep involvement in kernel subsystems:

• Memory management

o DMA & IOMMU

o Interrupt handling

o Power management and scheduling

• Lead debugging of hard to reproduce kernel failures such as hangs, data corruption, and performance regressions

• Guide upstreaming strategy and downstream customization trade offs

• Perform structured root cause analysis using logs, traces, dumps, and performance tools

• Drive critical issues from discovery to production closure

• Anticipate failure modes and design preventive solutions

• Design and maintain Yocto layers, recipes, and BSP configurations

• Deep understanding of:

o BitBake

o package selection and dependency management

• Debug complex build and runtime issues across multiple Yocto layers

Preferred Skills

• Deep expertise in Ubuntu Linux kernel internals

• Proven track record in kernel driver development

• Strong hands on experience with virtualization and VM technologies

• Expert proficiency in C/C++ and kernel debugging methodologies

• Ability to independently resolve ambiguous, high impact system problems

• History of delivering robust, production grade software