Technical Architect - Device Driver Development (8-12 yrs)

Job Description :

We are hiring an experienced Technical Architect with deep expertise in Device Driver Development, Linux Kernel, and SoC/SoM Architecture.

The role involves leading technical teams, architecting embedded systems, and working on complex embedded software solutions.

This position requires strong leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to system architecture and development.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with global teams, ensuring high-quality software and seamless hardware integration.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Architecture & Development :

- Design and develop Device Drivers, Linux Kernel, and Kernel Porting solutions for embedded systems.

- Define the SoC/SoM architecture to optimize system performance and power efficiency.

- Lead bootloader development (U-Boot, Boot Loader) for different hardware platforms.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship :

- Guide and mentor a small team of developers and engineers, providing technical direction and code reviews.

- Conduct effort estimation, sprint planning, task tracking, and reporting for projects.

- Provide expert guidance on hardware-software co-design for optimized embedded solutions.

System Bring-Up & Optimization :

- Lead device bring-up for new hardware platforms, including debugging and troubleshooting issues.

- Work on low-level hardware/software integration, ensuring stable and high-performing systems.

- Optimize power management, memory utilization, and performance tuning for embedded platforms.

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration :

- Work closely with overseas clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.

- Participate in technical discussions, solution presentations, and architecture reviews with global teams.

- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to deliver high-quality embedded solutions.

Compliance & Documentation :

- Ensure that development follows industry standards, best practices, and security guidelines.

- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and design specifications.

- Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in embedded systems.

Skills and Qualifications Required :

Technical Expertise :

- Strong programming skills in C for embedded systems.

- Expertise in Device Driver Development, Linux Kernel, and Kernel Porting.

- Experience with DTS (Device Tree Source), U-Boot, and Boot Loader development.

- Strong understanding of SoC/SoM architecture, ARM-based microcontrollers, and hardware schematic interpretation.

- Knowledge of board bring-up, peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, etc.), and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

- Experience with low-level debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

Preferred Experience :

- Experience working with overseas clients in a collaborative technical environment.

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git, SVN, etc.

- Exposure to real-time embedded systems, AI/ML acceleration in embedded platforms, or edge computing solutions is a plus