Driver Porting Engineer – Embedded Systems / Linux / FPGA Platforms
100% remote working
Can be based in Europe or Asia or UK
Excellent Salary and Benefits on Offer
Bring high-performance hardware to life across platforms, chips, and architectures.
Join a global engineering team building AI-powered secure Ethernet communication technology that blends networking, encryption, and intelligence at the silicon level.
We're looking for a Driver Porting Engineer who thrives on solving complex platform challenges. You'll adapt and optimise hardware drivers across Linux, RTOS, and custom operating systems — ensuring our high-speed communication IP runs flawlessly on diverse FPGA and SoC platforms.
What You'll Do
* Analyse existing driver implementations and port them to new platforms (Linux kernel versions, RTOS, or custom OS environments).
* Lead Linux porting and board bring-up on chips such as Xilinx Zynq / Zynq UltraScale+, Intel Agilex 5 / 7, and similar SoCs.
* Modify and optimise low-level C/C++ code for performance, stability, and platform-specific requirements.
* Debug and resolve compatibility and performance issues across diverse hardware and OS layers.
* Integrate drivers into build systems, support device bring-up, validation, and production readiness.
* Collaborate with global hardware, FPGA, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless cross-platform integration.
* Document driver architecture, design decisions, and troubleshooting procedures.
What You'll Bring
Must-Have Skills
* 5+ years' experience in driver development or porting.
* Strong C/C++ proficiency in low-level, performance-critical environments.
* In-depth understanding of hardware interfaces (I²C, SPI, PCIe, USB, UART, etc.).
* Hands-on experience with Linux kernel and device drivers, RTOS, or custom OS environments.
* Proficiency with Git, build systems, and debugging tools (JTAG, gdb).
Nice-to-Have Skills
* Experience with ARM-based SoCs.
* Knowledge of secure boot, bootloaders (U-Boot), and board bring-up processes.
* Familiarity with networking protocols and encryption standards (AES, IPsec, SSL/TLS).
* Contributions to open-source kernel or driver projects.
Why You'll Love It
* Work at the intersection of AI, networking, and embedded systems.
* Collaborate with engineers across India, Taiwan, and Switzerland.
* Solve complex challenges and see your drivers deployed in production systems worldwide.
* Expand your expertise in FPGA, Linux internals, and secure communication IP.
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