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Lead development and maintenance of Yocto-based embedded Linux platforms, BSP, hypervisors, and device drivers. Build CI/CD pipelines with security automation, manage secure boot/OTA/networking security, collaborate with hardware and product teams, document engineering policies, and serve as the primary platform point-of-contact for programs., · Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure
· Create and support Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions
· Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools
· Develop and maintain BSP software, including hypervisors and device drivers
· Support networking security, secure boot, and OTA update mechanisms
· Collaborate with product teams to define platform capabilities
· Develop and document software engineering policies and procedures
· Act as primary Platforms POC with program leads and other stakeholders
Technologies & Tools
· AMD Zynq and Zynq UltraScale+ SoCs
· Yocto-based Embedded Linux
· Embedded hypervisors and Linux device drivers
· Custom build systems and CI/CD pipelines
· Docker and Artifactory
· Python, Bash, and GNU Make
· Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Bamboo, Confluence) and GitHub/Gitlab
· Networking security and secure boot technologies
Requirements
· Strong experience in Yocto
· Strong experience embedded Linux platform development
· Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoC-based embedded systems (AMD Zynq 7000 series / Zynq UltraScale+, Kria SOM)
· Experience with Yocto, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines
· Solid understanding of BSP and OS layers, boot flows, and device security
· Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with hardware, application, and product management stakeholders
· Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
· Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technically related
7+ years of software development experience or, Master’s Degree in Engineering or technically related
5+ years of software development experience, or PhD with 3 years of software development experience
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