Senior Lead Software Engineer – Platform

Embedded Linux | Kernel Driver | ARM / RISC-V | Software Leadership

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer – Platform to join our software engineering team and lead the development of platform-level software for next-generation embedded systems.

This role focuses on Embedded Linux, Linux kernel drivers, and system-level applications, with ownership of key features from concept through delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with technical leads and cross-functional teams while providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong software engineering fundamentals, system-level debugging skills, and the ability to collaborate across software and hardware teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive assigned software features from concept, design, development, debugging, and integration through final delivery.

• Lead the development of Embedded Linux kernel drivers and user-space applications.

• Design, develop, and debug platform software using C in both kernel and user-space environments.

• Develop and integrate Linux drivers for peripherals and interfaces, including PCIe, USB, eMMC/SDIO, eSPI/SPI, I2C/I3C, and interrupt controllers.

• Analyze system traces and logs to identify root causes and optimize system performance and reliability.

• Perform hands-on embedded system debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and other system-level tools.

• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and verification teams to resolve complex system-level issues.

• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and external contractors.

• Contribute to software architecture, development methodologies, code reviews, and engineering best practices.

• Work with modern software development and collaboration tools, including Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of overall software development experience.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Embedded Linux, Linux kernel drivers, and application development.

• Strong C programming and debugging skills in both Linux kernel and user-space environments.

• Solid understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures.

• Strong experience developing Linux drivers for peripherals such as:

  • PCIe

  • USB

  • eMMC / SDIO

  • eSPI / SPI

  • I2C / I3C

  • Interrupt Controllers

• Good understanding of ARM and/or RISC-V processor architectures.

• Hands-on experience with embedded system bring-up and hardware/software debugging.

• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and similar debugging tools.

• Ability to analyze traces and system-level data for performance optimization and root-cause analysis.

• Experience working with and coordinating external contractors or development partners.

• Basic understanding of hardware IP architecture, development, and verification.

• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

• Proficiency with modern software development tools such as Git, GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.

Preferred Profile

• Strong hands-on Embedded Linux / Kernel background with system-level debugging experience.

• Experience working across software and hardware boundaries.

• Proven ability to take ownership of complex features and drive them through development to production.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking on multiple responsibilities as a technical leader and hands-on engineer.