Role
Looking for a Senior Embedded Linux / Kernel Architect to lead the architecture and development of a Linux-based POS platform. The role will involve Linux kernel, BSP, device drivers, hardware integration and partner/vendor SDKs, while providing technical leadership to the engineering team.
Key Skills
- 10+ years of experience in Embedded Linux / Linux Kernel
- Strong C/C++ and Linux internals expertise
- Experience with BSP, device drivers and middleware architecture
- Strong knowledge of Yocto / Buildroot and embedded Linux build systems
- Hands-on experience with USB, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, networking and ARM
- Experience integrating vendor SDKs, BSPs and hardware platforms
- Strong debugging across application, middleware, driver and kernel layers
- Experience with boot process, kernel configuration, cross-compilation and system bring-up
- Ability to define architecture, evaluate technologies and solve complex hardware/software integration issues
- Strong technical leadership and stakeholder/partner management skills
Good to Have
- POS / payment terminal experience
- Android HAL / AOSP and Android-to-Linux porting
- NFC, EMV, card readers, printers and scanners
- Qualcomm, NXP, MediaTek, Rockchip or similar SoCs
- Secure Boot, TPM, Secure Elements and embedded security
Important: This is a hands-on architecture and technical leadership role. The candidate should be capable of making platform-level decisions while also diving into kernel, BSP, driver and hardware issues when required. Candidates with only Linux application/server development experience are not suitable.
