Embedded linux engineer – boot time optimization

Embedded Linux Engineer – Boot Time Optimization

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 5+ Years

Education: B. E / B. Tech / M. E / M. Tech

Top Mandatory Skills

Embedded Linux System Software Development Linux Boot Time Analysis & Optimization Yocto Project (Bit Bake, Recipes, Image Optimization) Xen Hypervisor (Dom0 Preferred) Linux Kernel Debugging & Performance Tuning Strong C Programming

Key Technical Skills

Linux Boot Flow (Bootloader, Kernel, Initramfs, Systemd) Boot Time Optimization in Virtualized Environments Xen Dom0 / Host OS Optimization Kernel Profiling & Debugging Power & Performance Optimization S0ix, Suspend-to-RAM (S2 RAM) Embedded Linux BSP & Platform Bring-up

Job Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize Linux boot time for embedded and virtualized platforms. Improve Dom0/Host OS startup performance in Xen-based systems. Optimize Yocto images, recipes, services, and systemd configurations. Debug kernel, driver, and boot-sequence bottlenecks. Investigate deferred probes, initcall ordering, and service startup dependencies. Tune power management and performance for cold boot, warm boot, and low-power states. Collaborate with platform, kernel, virtualization, and validation teams to achieve boot-time targets.

Good to Have

Automotive Linux / IVI Platforms Xen Hypervisor Development QNX Hypervisor or KVM Open Source Linux Contributions Graphics, Display, Storage, and Networking Stack Integration DMA, Interrupt Handling, IPC Optimization

Debug & Profiling Tools

ftrace systemd-analyze Bootchart perf Kernel logs / trace events