Software Engineer ( Linux Embedded System)

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can leverage your expertise in Linux, embedded systems, and multimedia development? Are you passionate about creating innovative solutions for next-generation devices? If so, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Linux Embedded System Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining robust embedded systems software for our cutting-edge products utilizing the ARM64, RISCV architecture. You will be responsible for device driver development, system integration, and collaborating with various teams to ensure a seamless user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain device drivers for various hardware components on ARM64 platforms, particularly focusing on Renesas RZ SoC family.
• Contribute to the Yocto Project build system for creating customized Linux distributions tailored for our embedded systems.
• Experience with U-boot for bootloader development and early system initialization.
• Integrate multimedia frameworks like GStreamer for audio and video processing capabilities.
• Work collaboratively with hardware and firmware engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Design and implement middleware frameworks for efficient communication between device drivers and user applications.
• Optimize system performance for power consumption, memory usage, and real-time response.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues using debugging tools and techniques.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers regarding embedded system functionalities and issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Linux kernel, embedded systems technologies, and ARM/RISC-V architectures.

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience with embedded Linux development on ARM64, RISCV architecture.
• Expertise in C programming language with strong coding practices.
• Familiarity with U-boot and Yocto Project build system.
• Experience with device driver development and debugging.
• Have knowledge of multimedia frameworks like GStreamer.
• Understanding of middleware concepts and development.
• Familiarity with Renesas RZ processors and development tools.
• Proficiency in shell scripting for automation tasks.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to mentor junior team members (if applicable).
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with GPU programming and optimization.
• Experience with real-time operating systems.
• Experience with other embedded architectures (e.g., x86).

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at www.renesas.com.

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.