KOCHI · FULLTIME
Senior Software Architect (Linux Kernel)
Electrifex
Kochi · onsite · Posted 3d ago
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About this role
Responsibilities
- Engage directly with customers to own, define, and approve embedded system requirements.
- Drive the architecture, design, and technical strategy for Linux-based embedded platforms.
- Write efficient, readable, and maintainable code in Embedded C/C++.
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate and validate software on target boards.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex software defects using advanced tools (JTAG, GDB, logic analyzers).
- Conduct and oversee code reviews, unit testing, and system validation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team toward project and architectural goals.
- Manage and resolve technical tickets, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Align cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, quality, and architectural standards.
Skills and Qualifications
Must Have
- Expert in Embedded C/C++ development for complex systems
- Extensive experience with Linux Kernel and Device Driver development
- Strong working knowledge of the Yocto Project for embedded Linux platforms
- Deep expertise in ARM-based SoCs architecture and programming
- Advanced experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
- Proficient in Git for version control and collaborative development
- In-depth expertise with cross-compilation tools for embedded systems
- Skilled in kernel debugging tools (KGDB, JTAG, etc.) for complex issue resolution
- Proficient in Linux system programming and Linux shell scripting
- Expertise in bootloader development and optimization for embedded systems
- In-depth knowledge of SE Linux for secure embedded Linux environments
- Hands-on experience with board bring-up
- Proficiency in SysML or UML for system and software modelling
- Knowledge and practical usage of AI/ML in embedded systems
- Experience with RT Linux for real-time embedded applications
- Awareness of functional safety and cybersecurity concepts in embedded environments
Good to Have
- Experience with RTOS and hypervisors (QNX, XEN, etc.)
- Strong automotive domain knowledge
- Familiarity with Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Knowledge of bootloaders and secure OS concepts
- Good knowledge of vehicle communication protocols
- Familiarity with ASPICE standards
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About Electrifex
Electrifex
IT Services & Consulting
11-50
employees
2022
4 years old
Kochi, Kerala
India
₹9L PA avg
Avg at Electrifex
About
We are team of passionate software engineers and product managers with many years of industrial experience in creating embedded products. We contribute mainly to automotive and medical segments.
Automotive : We serve automotive OEMs and Tier1s across the world, with our team of experts having more than 15 years of experience in developing platform software for automotive ECUs.
Medical : We accelerate digital transformation of medical and health care sector with our highly reliable, accurate and secure product designs.
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