SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER – LINUX KERNEL, BASH SCRIPTING, YOCTO @ NEST DIGITAL
NeST Digital is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Linux Kernel development, Bash Scripting, and Yocto. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies and high-impact products within the embedded systems domain. Candidates will be responsible for Linux kernel upgrades, migrations, and driver integrations while ensuring robust system security through secure boot and OTA updates. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about Linux internals to build robust embedded platforms and drive innovation within a leading technology group.
The position is available across multiple locations in India, specifically Kochi, Tvm (Thiruvananthapuram), and Bangalore. We are looking for individuals with over 6 years of professional experience who are ready to take ownership and make a significant difference in product development. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for complex hardware architectures.
The position is available across multiple locations in India, specifically Kochi, Tvm (Thiruvananthapuram), and Bangalore. We are looking for individuals with over 6 years of professional experience who are ready to take ownership and make a significant difference in product development. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for complex hardware architectures.
Key Requirements
Strong experience in Linux kernel upgrade and migration.
Proven expertise with Yocto Project and Buildroot.
In‑depth understanding of Linux kernel configuration and compilation.
Experience with Device Tree (DTS) and driver integration.
Strong scripting skills using Bash / Python.
Proficiency in Git and other version control systems.
Familiarity with secure boot, OTA updates, and system security.
At least 6 years of relevant professional experience.
Ability to analyze and debug complex kernel-level issues.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Familiarity with virtualization or containerization technologies like Docker.