Embedded Linux Engineer - Boot Time Optimization

Job details

The AI team is looking forward to team members who enhance futuristic technology within client's division.

Analyze and optimize Linux boot time (cold/warm boot) for embedded and virtualized environments (Dom0/Host OS).

Work on Linux kernel and system software development, including boot flow (bootloader, kernel init, initramfs, systemd).

Develop and customize Yocto-based images and recipes, focusing on system and service optimization.

Perform kernel-level debugging, profiling, and performance tuning, including power optimization (S0ix/S2RAM).

Enable and optimize virtualization platforms (Xen/KVM/QNX), ensuring efficient resource utilization and system performance.

Must have

6-10 years of experience

Strong C programming skills

Linux boot-time analysis and optimization, especially for Dom0 / Host OS in Virtualized environment

Strong understanding of Linux boot flow: bootloader, kernel init, initramfs, systemd

Yocto Project expertise

image, recipe, and systemd optimization

Virtualization experience: Xen (Dom0 preferred) or KVM / QNX Hypervisor

Kernel-level debugging and performance tuning

Experience with power & performance optimization (cold boot, warm boot, S0ix/S2RAM)

Nice to have

Automotive Embedded Linux / IVI experience

Open-source Linux contribution exposure

Languages

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Seniority

Senior

Bengaluru, India

Req. VR-122300

C Embedded

Automotive Industry

03/06/2026

Req. VR-122300