Bootloader Developer – Embedded Systems

Skillset needed

C, Linux, Embedded, Experience in device drivers and boot loader

• Design and develop boot loader and low-level platform software
• Perform hardware bring-up activities for new platforms/So Cs
• Implement and validate secure boot flow and firmware authentication
• Debug and resolve system-level issues related to boot, power‑on, and firmware initialization
• Optimize system performance such as boot time and memory usage
• Develop and maintain device drivers and embedded platform components
• Collaborate with hardware, security, and platform teams
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Interface with SoC vendors to resolve technical issues
• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to development standards

• Strong programming experience in C and C++ in embedded environments
• Strong understanding of system boot flow and initialization
• Strong understanding of memory management and hardware abstraction
• Strong understanding of device tree and low-level hardware interaction
• Experience with Embedded Linux systems
• Working knowledge of Yocto
• Experience in board bring-up
• Familiarity with debugging tools (UART logs, JTAG, serial console)
• Familiarity with version control (Git, Gerrit)
• Familiarity with issue tracking tools (JIRA)

• RDK-B / RDK-V experience
• STB or Networking router exposure
• Secure boot and OTA recovery
• Python

• Strong debugging and problem-solving
• Good communication with onsite/offshore teams
• Ownership mindset
• Ability to handle production‑critical / field issues under pressure