Job Title: Embedded Linux Team Lead
Location: Bengaluru
Department: R&D Software
Experience: 8–12 years (with strong hands-on background)
Education: BE / BTech / ME / MTech – Computer Science, Electronics, or related
Role Overview
We are looking for a Hands-On Embedded Linux Team Lead who combines deep technical expertise with people leadership. This role requires active involvement in design, development, debugging, and delivery, while also mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across projects. This is a technical leadership role, where the lead is expected to write code, debug issues, review patches, and own complex problem resolution, in addition to guiding the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Embedded Linux engineers while remaining technically hands-on
- Actively contribute to:
o Linux BSP bring-up
o Kernel and driver development
o Board-level debugging and system integration
- Own end-to-end delivery of Embedded Linux solutions on custom hardware
- Drive architecture, design decisions, and technical trade-oAs
- Perform hands-on debugging of complex issues using logs, traces, and debug tools
- Review and contribute to code, design documents, and technical specifications
- Serve as the primary technical escalation point within the team
- Collaborate closely with Hardware, QA, Validation, and Support teams
- Support customer discussions, technical reviews, and escalations as needed
- Ensure engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality processes are followed
Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience in Embedded Linux development
- Deep expertise in:
- Linux kernel internals
- Device driver development
- BSP bring-up for custom boards
- Strong proficiency in C / C++, shell scripting, and debugging
- Extensive experience with Yocto / Buildroot based Linux systems
- Solid hands-on experience with:
- Bootloaders such as U-Boot
- Board bring-up, memory, clocks, and device initialization
- Understanding of ARM / PowerPC / x86 SoC architectures
- Ability to deep-dive into issues and guide the team through root-cause analysis
- Strong communication, technical ownership, and mentoring skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with PCI/PCIe, VME, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, USB protocols
- Exposure to secure boot, Linux security, or safety-critical systems
What We Offer
- A hands-on technical leadership role with real engineering ownership
- Opportunity to work on advanced hardware platforms and low-level software
- Strong engineering culture focused on depth, quality, and accountability
Skills Required
- 8-12 years of experience in Embedded Linux development with a strong hands-on background
- BE, BTech, ME, or MTech in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field
- Strong hands-on experience with Embedded Linux development
- Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals
- Deep expertise in device driver development
- Deep expertise in BSP bring-up for custom boards
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, shell scripting, and debugging
- Extensive experience with Yocto or Buildroot-based Linux systems
- Hands-on experience with U-Boot and other bootloaders
- Experience with board bring-up, memory, clocks, and device initialization
- Understanding of ARM, PowerPC, or x86 SoC architectures
- Ability to perform root-cause analysis and guide technical issue resolution
- Strong communication, technical ownership, and mentoring skills
- Experience with PCI/PCIe, VME, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, or USB protocols
- Exposure to secure boot, Linux security, or safety-critical systems
What We Do
Aitech Systems develops rugged, embedded computing hardware and integrated systems for defense and space programs. Its portfolio includes board-level building blocks, modified hardware, mission computers, AI-enabled systems, cybersecurity technologies, and space-rated electronics. The company supports air, land, sea, and orbital missions, delivering open-architecture and high-performance solutions designed for demanding environments, real-time intelligence, reliable connectivity, and enhanced situational awareness for customers worldwide.
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