Staff Embedded Linux Engineer

Altera Digital Health

Penang, Malaysia
Linux kernel internals expertise
Upstream linux community engagement
Soc/fpga platform enablement
Lead architecture and design of Linux kernel solutions for SoC/FPGA platforms, defining and driving an upstream-first strategy

Job Summary

  • Lead architecture and design of Linux kernel solutions for SoC/FPGA platforms, defining and driving an upstream-first strategy.
  • Own end-to-end platform enablement, including boot flow, kernel, drivers, and system integration, while providing technical leadership in debugging and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and system teams to influence hardware/software co-design and establish best practices for kernel development and upstreaming.

Matching Summary

Lead architecture and design of Linux kernel solutions for SoC/FPGA platforms, defining and driving an upstream-first strategy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Linux kernel internals expertise
  • Upstream Linux community engagement
  • SoC/FPGA platform enablement
  • Expert-level C programming
  • ARM64 architecture experience

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional initiative leadership
  • Technical leadership and mentoring
  • Hardware/software co-design collaboration
  • Open-source presence

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years Embedded Linux / Kernel development
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Strong upstream contributions track record
  • Extensive ARM64 experience
  • Experience with boot architecture

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