Software Engineer - Kernel and drivers Development

About the Role:

Engg, proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining different drivers kernel-level software, showcasing mastery in open-source development practices. Skilled in developing complex drivers and adept at employing open-source development methodologies, with a strong capability for in-depth issue analysis within complex system environments.

Your Team

This position does not have any direct or indirect reports; but principal level engineers are expected to mentor more junior engineers and help guide their careers and activities..

What You Will Do

• Own the design, development, and debugging of kernel-level software components, ensuring stability, performance, and security.
• Investigate and resolve kernel-related issues, employing debugging tools and methodologies.
• Develop kernel drivers for multiple products in Harman.
• Ensures on-time support for Architecture, design, development and delivery activities and interfacing with Delivery and customers, other engineering organizations.
• Participates in proposal to customer requests, RFQ and other opportunities that may arise.
• Provides end to end development responsibility of the Kernel drivers assigned.
• Maintains engineering standards by establishing and maintaining policies on software design standards.
• Identifies and implements methods and practices that improve effectiveness of teamwork, and maturity of software development.
• Performs technical research, monitors current trends and changes in technology.
• Demonstrates industry knowledge to assist in new product development.
• Uses Agile Scrum Methodology for software development.
• Ensure proper review of code developed.
• Drive team with Act like Owner Mindset.

What You Need

• Master’s/bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in software development
• 3+ Years of experience on LINUX/Android driver development and debugging robust systems.
• Good understanding in Kernel Internals, C programming.
• Understanding of Android/Linux Boot Sequence and various Framework module architecture.
• Hands-on troubleshooting issues on run-time environment.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Proficient in multi-threaded programming and middleware solution development on Linux & Android environment.
• Strong in fundamentals of Inter-Process Communication and OS concepts.
• Creative problem-solver capable of creating and reproducing complex software defects.
• Strong Knowledge on Embedded Linux Kernel Internals & Device Drivers and rich experience in Kernel Driver Development.
• Good Understanding on ARM 32/64 Architectures and Kernel Debugging
• Good Understanding of Realtime OS
• Good Understanding of Display, Camera, Input device subsystems in Linux Kernel.
• Good Understanding of I2C, SPI, UART subsystems in Linux Kernel.
• Good Understanding of Memory, Storage devices, high Speed devices like USB, PCiE, SDIO.

• Languages:
  • Required: C, C++, HAL, Device Drivers, System programming.
  • Desirable: Scripting, Yocto, perl,
• OS:
  • Required: Linux/QNX/Android/RT Linux.
• Tools:
  • GIT, Gerrit, HW debugging using Analyzers and HW debuggers.
• Experience with cross compiler tool chain and build IDEs

What is Nice to Have

• Master’s degree or PG Diploma in Embedded systems or equivalent
• Experience with multi-core System-on-Chip processors with hypervisor.
• Experience developing automotive products or personal computing and mobile device platforms
• Experience with ASPICE compatible software development practices
• Work experience in QNX, VXWorks.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel
• Willingness to work in Bangalore.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)