Software Engineer (C & Linux Kernel Developer)

Bangalore, India Office (BANGALORE) Until 9/23/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description

Job Summary

As a BMC ( Baseboard  Management Controller) Engineer you will work as part of a Research and Development team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging Firmware and embedded system software that interface with NetApp storage Operating System. As part of the Firmware R&D team, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Firmware engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development including functional testing of developed features.

This position requires an individual to be creative, a quick learner, driven to produce results and demonstrates the ability to lead small teams or projects, 

Job Requirements

  • Solid programming skills in C/C++
  • Strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and standard programming practices
  • Debugging skills on FW/SW issues in Linux environment
  • In-depth understanding of Linux programming, Kernel Internals, drivers, U-boot, system calls, shared libraries, makefiles
  • Experience with Linux network (firewalls, VLANs, ssh) is a plus
  • Experience with security (certificates, key authentication) is a plus
  • Experience with IPMI, KCS, I2C, SMBUS, PMBUS, SPI, UART, Flash technologies (eMMC, SPI), LDAP, Redfish, REST API is a plus
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Work collaboratively within and outside the team of other engineers and Sr leaders
  • Ability to estimate work completion for project planning
  • Ability to drive design and implementation of project features
  • Able to perform Functional Testing of developed features
  • Requires limited supervision and direction, as this individual can operate, drive results
  • Successfully convey information to stakeholders at many levels related to the position

Education

  • A minimum of 5-8 years of experience is required
  • A Bachelor of Science Degree in CSE/ECE/IS/EEE, a master’s degree; or equivalent experience is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to have successfully completed multiple, moderately complex technical tasks
  • Proven record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
About this role

Summary

Develop, test, and debug firmware and embedded system software interfacing with storage systems.

Job title

Software Engineer (C & Linux Kernel Developer)

Experience level

5-8 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Bangalore, India office; no remote work mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CLinuxprogrammingdebuggingLinux internalssystem callsshared librariesmakefiles

Preferred skills

networkingsecurityIPMIKCSI2CSMBUSPMBUSSPIUARTFlashLDAPRedfishREST API

Specializations

CLinux Kerneldriver developmentembedded systemsnetwork security
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

On-site City