Embedded Linux Architect
Getinge
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Job type
- Full-time
Required skills
- Python
- Agile
- automated testing
- C++
- continuous integration
- communication skills
- compliance
- containerization
- cross-functional
- design patterns
- device drivers
- Docker
- embedded systems
- end-to-end
- ethernet
- firmware
- IoT
- IPC
- kernel
- Linux
- middleware
- Root Cause Analysis
- Shell Scripting
- TCP
- virtualization
- PCIe
- I2C
- SPI
- UART
- x86
About the role
Getinge
Website:
getinge.com
Job details:
Job overview:
- The purpose of this role is to lead the design, development, and implementation of a future-proof modular software platform for next-generation medical devices.
- Acting as a key member of the Platform Development core team, the role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership to build high-performing teams, align cross-functional goals, and ensure delivery of robust, compliant, and innovative embedded systems.
- This position drives end-to-end execution — from architecture design and stakeholder collaboration to hands-on software development and regulatory compliance — ensuring that critical-care medical devices are safe, scalable, and market-ready.
- Ultimately, the role exists to transform ambitious product visions into reliable, life-saving medical technologies.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Define and own the overall software architecture for Embedded Linux platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
- Drive system-level design decisions and align software architecture with hardware capabilities and business requirements.
- Lead the design, development, and integration of Linux kernel, device drivers, BSPs, and middleware components.
- Establish and enforce software design principles, coding standards, and best practices across development teams.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and cross-functional teams to define system interfaces and integration points.
- Evaluate and select Linux distributions, build systems (Yocto, Buildroot), and open-source components for product platforms.
- Guide teams in debugging complex system-level issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing long-term fixes.
- Drive cybersecurity and safety compliance within embedded Linux solutions (secure boot, data encryption, vulnerability management).
- Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams, reviewing designs and code for quality.
- Work closely with project managers to define technical roadmaps, timelines, and resource needs.
- Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure long-term maintainability and innovation.
- Ensure documentation of system architecture, interfaces, and design decisions for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support continuous integration and automated testing pipelines for embedded Linux platforms.
- Act as the technical point of contact with stakeholders, vendors, and partners regarding embedded Linux solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- 13+ years of proven experience in software development, preferably in regulated industries (med-tech, automotive, or high-tech).
- Strong leadership skills with experience building and guiding cross-functional teams.
- Deep technical expertise in embedded systems, software architecture, electronics, and mechanics.
- Proficiency with distributed embedded systems (Linux and embedded OS).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, and hardware/software integration.
- Knowledge of self-test and production test systems.
- Proven ability to manage internal teams as well as external development partners.
- Practical experience with agile methodologies and modern product development practices.
- Familiarity with regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820) highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Required skills
- Proven experience in architecting, designing, and developing embedded Linux systems for complex products.
- Strong expertise in Linux kernel, device drivers, bootloaders (U-Boot, etc.), and BSP development.
- Hands-on experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or other Linux build systems.
- Solid understanding of embedded system architecture, including ARM/x86 SoCs, memory management, and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, etc.).
- Deep knowledge of real-time systems, multi-threading, and inter-process communication (IPC).
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming, with exposure to Python or shell scripting for automation.
- Experience with system-level debugging, performance optimization, and profiling tools (gdb, strace, perf, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and cybersecurity practices in embedded Linux systems.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Podman) and virtualization on embedded platforms.
- Proven ability to define and enforce software architecture standards, design patterns, and coding guidelines.
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, CAN, Modbus, etc.) relevant to embedded and IoT devices.
- Strong collaboration skills to work with hardware, firmware, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, system-level thinking, and decision-making skills.
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