Senior Engineer Linux BSP Yocto
eInfochips Private Limited
Apply to this job 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 YoctoJob 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 BSP, Linux 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 timeJob Category:
Engineering ServicesAbout 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
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