Linux BSP Developer

Job Title: Linux BSP Developer

Location: Sunnyvale / Burlingame, CA
Job Type: Long-Term Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux BSP Developer with deep expertise in Linux Kernel development, Board Support Packages (BSP), and Android HAL/HIDL layers. The ideal candidate will play a critical role as an individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining kernel-level components for embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze system and project requirements to design kernel and BSP-level solutions
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers, patches, and modules
• Perform board bring-up for new hardware platforms
• Investigate and resolve kernel panics, system crashes, and performance bottlenecks
• Collaborate with hardware teams to enable and validate features at the BSP level
• Work on Android HAL/HIDL integration and custom hardware interfaces
• Conduct thorough unit testing and ensure automated testing coverage
• Maintain clean and well-documented code aligned with upstream best practices
• Support debugging and issue resolution throughout the software lifecycle

Mandatory Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with Linux Kernel Development
• Strong in C and C++ programming for system-level development
• Hands-on experience with Kernel Driver Development and Patch Development
• Solid understanding of Kernel Panics and root cause analysis
• Experience in Board Bring-Up for ARM or x86-based embedded systems
• Exposure to Android BSP, HAL/HIDL frameworks
• Experience with Automated Unit Testing in embedded environments
• Contribution of active kernel patches to open-source communities is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and other CI/CD tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment