Linux Kernel Engineer

About the Company

Tekskills Inc., established in 2003, specializes in tackling critical development and maintenance challenges. It has evolved into a global, multi-service technology consulting and development firm headquartered in the US. With over 1000 professionals worldwide, Tekskills partners with clients in North America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East to deliver innovative IT solutions including cloud optimization, digital transformation, and business application development. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, CMMI Level 3 appraisal, and is recognized as a Great Place To Work.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

We are seeking professionals experienced in Linux Kernel with 2 to 4 years of relevant background. The role involves:

• Configuring, building, and debugging the Linux kernel including analysis of trace logs and crash reports
• Developing Linux block device drivers
• Working on Linux Board Support Packages (BSP) and porting activities
• Managing Linux file systems such as EXT4 and F2FS
• Handling Linux boot loaders including Uboot and Fastboot
• Involvement in the Linux block layer components
• Bringing up various boards, especially ARM platforms, with Linux and Android operating systems
• Applying fundamental operating system concepts
• Utilizing the GNU toolchain and make build system
• Demonstrating strong proficiency in C programming and debugging
• Writing scripts in Python, Perl, and PowerShell
• Understanding the Linux kernel source code structure and functionality

Eligibility and Education

Candidates holding a B.E., B.Tech, M.E., or M.Tech degree in Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Computer Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering are preferred.