Senior Embedded Linux / Kernel Architect

Marlabs Hiring | Senior Embedded Linux / Kernel Architect
Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Kochi
Experience: 10–15+ Years
Domain: Embedded Linux | POS | Hardware Integration
Work Mode : Hybrid

Marlabs is looking for a Senior Embedded Linux / Kernel Architect to lead the architecture and development of a next-generation Linux-based POS platform. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep expertise in Linux kernel development, BSPs, device drivers, hardware integration, and embedded platform architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Define and drive platform architecture for embedded Linux-based POS solutions
Lead Linux Kernel, BSP, middleware, and device driver development
Integrate hardware platforms, vendor SDKs, and partner solutions
Drive system bring-up, kernel optimization, debugging, and performance tuning
Provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams
Collaborate with stakeholders, hardware partners, and product teams

Required Skills
10+ years of Embedded Linux/Linux Kernel experience
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Linux Internals
Hands-on experience with BSP, Device Drivers, Middleware Architecture
Expertise in Yocto, Buildroot, and Embedded Linux build systems
Experience with USB, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, Networking, ARM-based platforms
Knowledge of boot process, kernel configuration, cross-compilation, and system bring-up
Strong troubleshooting skills across application, middleware, driver, and kernel layers
Ability to evaluate technologies and make platform-level architectural decisions
Good to Have
POS / Payment Terminal experience
Android HAL, AOSP, Android-to-Linux Porting
NFC, EMV, Card Readers, Printers, and Scanners
Qualcomm, NXP, MediaTek, Rockchip, or similar SoCs
Secure Boot, TPM, Secure Elements, and Embedded Security

Important: This is a hands-on architecture and technical leadership role. The candidate should be capable of making platform-level decisions while also diving into kernel, BSP, driver and hardware issues when required. Candidates with only Linux application/server development experience are not suitable