We are looking for a Staff Embedded Linux Engineer to lead architecture, upstream strategy, and kernel development for SoC/FPGA platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong open-source presence, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives from concept to production.
Lead architecture and design of Linux kernel solutions for SoC/FPGA platforms.
Define and drive upstream-first strategy, including engagement with the Linux community.
Own end-to-end platform enablement: boot flow, kernel, drivers, and system integration. Drive design decisions across multiple subsystems
Provide technical leadership in complex debugging and performance optimization.
Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and system teams to influence hardware/software co-design.
Mentoring junior engineers; conduct design and code reviews.
Establish best practices for kernel development, testing, and upstreaming.
Represent the team in upstream forums, reviews, and technical discussions.
Identify and drive improvements in scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in Embedded Linux / Kernel development.
Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals and multiple subsystems.
Strong track record of upstream contributions (patches, maintainership, reviews).
Expert-level C programming and strong debugging capabilities.
Extensive experience with ARM64 architecture and SoC platforms.
Strong understanding of system architecture (MMU, SMMU/IOMMU, DMA, cache coherency).
Experience with boot architecture (U-Boot, ATF, secure boot).
Proven ability to lead technical projects across teams.
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