Strategic Architecture: Define and drive the high-level architecture and technical roadmap for Linux Kernel development across multiple IoT chipset generations. Technical Leadership: Lead the design of complex, cross-functional kernel features; solve system-wide challenges involving memory management, scheduling, power, and thermal constraints in highly resource-constrained environments. Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with HW architects and Systems Engineering at the pre-silicon stage to influence hardware specifications for optimal software performance and feature support. Mentorship & Growth: Serve as a technical mentor for Staff and Senior engineers; foster a culture of technical excellence, code quality, and innovation within the organization. Crisis Management: Act as the final escalation point for the most critical and complex kernel issues impacting product launches. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Experience: 15+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. Mastery of C programming and OS fundamentals. Deep expertise in Linux Kernel architecture, with a focus on core subsystems (Scheduler, MM, Power, VFS) and ARM64 architecture. Proven history of architecting complex software solutions for embedded SoCs in IOT product that have shipped in high volume. Experience debugging difficult system-level issues (crashes, leaks, race conditions) using advanced tools (Trace32/JTAG, ftrace, eBPF). Industry Recognition: Significant contribution to the Linux Mainline Kernel (maintainership of a subsystem or driver is a strong plus). Active participation in technical conferences (e.g., Linux Plumbers, LPC, ELCE). Deep understanding of SoC power management strategies (cpuidle, cpufreq, EAS, thermal frameworks). Experience with Hypervisors (KVM, Gunyah, Xen) and mixed-criticality systems. Ability to influence stakeholders across different geographies and time zones. Experience driving technical direction for large teams (10+ engineers) without direct management authority. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
