Senior Engineer Linux BSP Yocto

eInfochips Private Limited

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Ahmedabad, India IN-TN-Chennai, India-OMR Road (eInfochips) Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted December 24, 2025
Job description

Position:

Senior Engineer Linux BSP Yocto

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  • CVE Management & Fixing:
    • Identify, analyze and patch CVEs in the Linux kernel and Free Opensource Packages.
    • Proactively monitor for security advisories and ensure vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.
    • Coordinate with the security team to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
    • Understand CVE Detection Report and Execute Maintenance
  • Linux Kernel Development & Maintenance:
    • Maintain and enhance kernel subsystems with a focus on security, performance, and reliability.
    • Kernel Major / Minor Version Upgradation 
    • Assist in kernel configuration, debugging, and tuning for production environments.
    • Ensure compatibility and stability across various Linux distributions.
  • Maintenance Activities:
    • Perform system updates, patch management, and ensure system compliance.
    • Collaborate with the DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure smooth system operations.
    • Troubleshoot kernel-related issues and provide support to other technical teams.
  • Client-Facing Communication:
    • Act as the technical point of contact for clients, providing updates on CVE patching and maintenance efforts.
    • Deliver clear and concise explanations of complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
    • Collaborate with clients to ensure tailored solutions that meet their security and system requirements.
    • Strong sense of ownership, passionate, fast learner, analytical mind set, perfection seeker.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Collaboration & Documentation:
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Security, Development, and Operations, to ensure timely delivery of projects.
    • Create and maintain technical documentation for CVE patches, kernel updates, and system changes.
    • Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions for internal teams on CVE mitigation techniques and kernel best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Technical Expertise:
    • Strong experience in identifying and fixing CVEs, especially within Linux environments.
    • Handson with Yocto Build System and Free Open-source Packages
    • In-depth knowledge of Linux BSPLinux Kernel internals, Device Drivers and subsystems.
    • Hands-on experience with Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Debian).
    • Proficiency in C/C++ programming for kernel-level development.
    • Experience with patch management, system updates, and vulnerability scanning
    • Experience in Shell Scripting , Python 
    • Able to Execute and Modify Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
    • Experience in GITHUB, JIRA, Scrubber, Confluence tools.

Location:

IN-GJ-Ahmedabad, India-Ognaj (eInfochips)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Category:

Engineering Services
About this role

Summary

Manage Linux kernel security, CVEs, and system patches; collaborate across teams.

Job title

Senior Engineer Linux BSP Yocto

Experience level

senior level

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Ahmedabad, India or Chennai, remote work possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CVE managementLinux kernel internalsYoctoCPythonShell scriptingLinux distributionspatch management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

CVE managementLinux kernelYoctoLinux BSPdevice drivers
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Remote City

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Remote City