Embedded Linux & Firmware Developer (Staff/Sr Staff) – Custom CPU Post-Silicon Team

Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.

Experience with Python , shell scripting, CMake, and embedded toolchains.

Solid understanding of ARM SoC/CPU architecture .

Deep knowledge of Linux internals (drivers, kernel modules, device tree, scheduler, DVFS, power management).

Experience with embedded Linux distributions and build systems (Yocto, Android, Ubuntu).

Hands-on experience with debugging tools (GDB, JTAG, oscilloscopes).

Ability to interpret hardware schematics and datasheets.

Knowledge of hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, CAN, GPIO).

Experience with Git, GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD, Docker.

Strong technical documentation skills.

Experience with Linux kernel upstream process.

Chip/SoC bring-up on silicon, emulation, and simulation platforms.

ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture and ARM assembly language expertise.

Exposure to RISC-V architecture.

Familiarity with open-source bootloaders and firmware (UEFI EDK2, coreboot, U-Boot, LK, TF-A, Zephyr RTOS).

You’ll work on cutting-edge CPU platforms , collaborate with world-class engineers, and contribute to innovations that power modern computing. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and shaping next-generation embedded systems, we want you on our team.

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