Senior -C/ C++ Linux Engineer

Software Developer
Chennai
May 13, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

The Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer role focuses on developing and maintaining embedded Linux-based systems using advanced C and C++ programming. The role involves working on Linux internals, embedded software development, system-level programming, multi-threading, IPC mechanisms, and Linux startup frameworks.

The candidate will contribute to the development, debugging, and optimization of embedded solutions while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.

Responsibilities

Embedded Linux Development

  • Design and develop embedded software solutions using C and C++.
  • Work on Linux-based embedded systems and low-level system programming.
  • Implement and maintain system-level components and services.

Linux System Programming

  • Work with Linux internals including:
    • System Calls
    • IPC (Inter-Process Communication)
    • Socket Programming
    • POSIX Multi-threading
  • Develop and optimize multi-threaded applications.
  • Handle Linux service management using:
    • Systemd
    • D-BUS

Build & Integration

  • Work with Linux build systems such as:
    • Yocto
    • BitBake
    • Makefiles
  • Support Linux startup and bootloader configurations using U-Boot.
  • Integrate system management protocols like:
    • IPMI
    • Redfish
    • MCTP
    • PLDM

Debugging & Version Control

  • Debug embedded applications using tools like GDB.
  • Use version control systems such as:
    • Git
    • SVN
  • Troubleshoot system-level and embedded Linux issues.

Required Skills

Mandatory Skills

  • Advanced C Programming
  • Strong C++ and OOP concepts
  • Embedded Systems Development
  • Linux Internals
  • System Calls
  • IPC
  • Socket Programming
  • POSIX Multi-threading
  • Systemd
  • D-BUS

Desirable Skills

  • Linux Startup & U-Boot
  • OpenBMC
  • Linux Device Driver Development
  • Yocto / BitBake
  • Makefiles
  • GDB Debugging
  • Git & SVN
  • IPMI, Redfish, MCTP, PLDM

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and debugging skills
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work independently and within teams
  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Qualifications

  • UG: Any Graduate

Key Skills

  • C Programming
  • C++
  • OOP
  • Linux
  • Embedded Systems
  • Yocto
  • BitBake
  • Systemd
  • D-BUS
  • IPC
  • Socket Programming
  • POSIX Multi-threading
  • OpenBMC
  • U-Boot
  • Linux Device Drivers
  • GDB
  • Git
  • SVN
  • IPMI
  • Redfish
  • MCTP
  • PLDM

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