PAR Technology is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the end-to-end design, development, and optimization of our embedded Linux platform built on Yocto/OpenEmbedded. This deeply technical role drives OS architecture, BSP integration, system bring-up, and security hardening for fleet-scale deployment.
What You'll Do
- Define and lead the long-term OS architecture strategy using Yocto/OpenEmbedded.
- Configure, optimize, and patch Linux kernels for performance and security.
- Architect end-to-end security solutions, including Secure Boot, Full Disk Encryption, and TPM/TEE integration.
- Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated image builds.
- Debug complex problems using JTAG, GDB, ftrace, and perf.
- Develop and manage BitBake recipes, custom layers, and configuration files.
- Integrate hardware drivers, device trees, and Board Support Packages into Yocto-based images.
- Lead hardware bring-up and debug complex issues across bootloader, kernel, and user space.
- Fine-tune system performance, including boot time optimization and memory footprint reduction.
- Support automated image builds and testing by integrating build systems with Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
- Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers.
What We're Looking For
- BTech, B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Embedded Linux development.
- Mastery of C and C++ with a deep understanding of object-oriented design and concurrency.
- Proven track record of managing complex, multi-layer Yocto environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Linux system internals, memory management, and process scheduling.
- Experience with ARMv8/Cortex-A and x86_64 architectures.
- Deep expertise in Linux networking stacks, storage, and low-level IPC.
- Ability to integrate and customize Linux kernel drivers for peripherals such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB.
- Expert Git workflow management and Python/Bash automation.
Nice to Have
- Proven track record of upstreaming contributions to the OpenEmbedded community.
- Ability to debug at the register level using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Exposure to cloud-based fleet management and monitoring systems.
- Familiarity with Docker/K8s for embedded edge computing.
- A self-starter who thrives in agile environments and acts with a sense of urgency.
Technical Stack
- Embedded Linux, Yocto/OpenEmbedded, C, C++, ARMv8/Cortex-A, x86_64, Linux Kernel
- U-Boot/Coreboot, Device Trees, Secure Boot, TPM/TEE, Git, Python, Bash
- Docker, Kubernetes, JTAG, GDB, ftrace, perf, BitBake, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, MediaTek AIoT Yocto SDK
Team & Environment
You will collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, cloud, DevOps, and application teams, reporting to an Engineering Manager.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Gurugram or Jaipur.
PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
