Embedded Linux / Firmware Engineer

Job description

Fortaegis is a fast-scaling, highly ambitious and cutting-edge semiconductor company. We are looking for an experienced Embedded Linux / Firmware Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing robust and secure low-level software for our revolutionary products, from the boot chain up through the kernel. You'll work across the entire development lifecycle, from pre-silicon validation to post-silicon bring-up, ensuring the highest standards of quality and security. We are looking for candidates with not an exceptional skillset, but also an exceptional mindset, willing to go above and beyond to make our breakthrough product even better.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

5+ years of experience

in firmware and embedded software development, with a strong focus on embedded systems.

• Proven expertise with

ARM Cortex-A

processors and their peripherals.

• Hands-on

Linux kernel development

experience: writing and debugging device drivers, working with device tree, and diagnosing issues in kernel space.

• Demonstrable experience with firmware

unit testing

and involvement in

pre-silicon and post silicon

development phases.

• Solid understanding of good

API and design skills

for robust and maintainable code.

• Experience with the

TCP/IP stack

in a kernel or embedded context, covering sockets, network drivers, and performance tuning.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively with hardware, architecture, and cross-functional teams.

Bonus Points

• Prior experience or strong understanding of

security concepts

in embedded systems.

• Experience with

security-focused kernel development

, such as kernel hardening, LSM or other kernel security frameworks, or trusted execution environments.

• Experience working with

cryptographic accelerators

and integrating them into software, including kernel crypto API drivers.

• Deeper Linux kernel work beyond drivers, for example in memory management, DMA, networking, or crypto subsystems.

Job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug firmware and low-level system software for

ARM Cortex-A

based SoCs and their associated

peripherals

.

• Develop and maintain

Linux kernel

code: device drivers, device tree, and platform and bus level integration for new silicon.

• Implement and execute comprehensive

unit testing

strategies to ensure code quality and reliability.

• Actively participate in both

pre-silicon and post-silicon

validation and bring-up activities, including work on emulation and FPGA prototyping platforms.

• Collaborate closely with

hardware and architecture

teams to define specifications, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure firmware features across the software stack.
• Develop high-quality, well-documented

APIs

and maintain strong design principles throughout the development process.

• Work effectively within a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Develop and integrate the

TCP/IP networking stack

on the kernel side, including network device drivers and packet datapath work.

Additional information

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to participate in shaping the design of our groundbreaking product, contributing to the development of ultra-secure and high-performance SoC designs. They will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, working in a collaborative and challenging environment at the forefront of the semiconductor technology.

• Prior experience or strong understanding of security concepts in embedded systems.
• Experience with security-focused kernel development, such as kernel hardening, LSM or other kernel security frameworks, or trusted execution environments.
• Experience working with cryptographic accelerators and integrating them into software, including kernel crypto API drivers.
• Deeper Linux kernel work beyond drivers, for example in memory management, DMA, networking, or crypto subsystems.