RTOS Linux Kernel Developer

Location: Ottawa ON

Term: Contract

High Tech Genesis is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Linux Software Engineer with hands-on experience in Linux driver/kernel module development. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and hardware-software integration for ARM-based SoCs, particularly in complex embedded environments.

As a successful candidate your responsibilities will include:

• Kernel Development: Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of kernel-level software components for our applications. develop and optimize kernels and kernel libraries for efficient HPC applications.
• Develop embedded software in Linux and U-Boot for custom hardware platforms.
• Perform board bring-up for new hardware prototypes.
• Interface with hardware using I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, I C Bus, PCIe, NVMe, NOR Flash, DDR, EEPROM, GPIO, and USB.
• Configure and manage Linux kernel, root filesystem (RootFS), device trees, and systemd.
• Work with Yocto build systems, manage builds using GitLab.
• Write applications and scripts using C, C++, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Apply knowledge of multi-threading and inter-process communication (IPC) for system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with system architects to design complex embedded systems and write detailed technical documentation and specifications.

• Experience in writing new Linux kernel modules and drivers
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Linux shell scripting
• Strong hands-on experience in board bring-up and debugging
• Expertise in interfacing with various hardware peripherals and buses
• Linux system configuration, including kernel, RootFS, device tree, systemd
• Familiarity with build systems (Yocto) and Git-based workflows
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded application development and IPC

• System-level design and technical specification writing
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Desired skills:

• Experience with ARM-based SoCs
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols

High Tech Genesis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values.

Please be advised:

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada.

Kindly submit your resume in MS Word format upon application for this position.