Kernel Development Engineer (MTK - MediaTek Chipset)

Role Overview

Pi Square Technologies is hiring a Kernel/BSP development engineer in Hyderabad to work on Linux kernel and board support package activities for Android-based platforms, with a strong focus on MediaTek chipsets.

Experience Required

This position calls for 4+ years of relevant experience.

Core Requirements

• Excellent command over C programming, along with a strong grasp of data structures and algorithms.
• Practical experience building and maintaining Linux kernel components on Android platforms.
• Hands-on exposure to device driver development and integration with low-level hardware peripherals such as cameras, audio, sensors, and displays.
• Working knowledge of kernel debugging and trace tools, including JTAG, KGDB, and ftrace.
• Experience working with MediaTek SoCs.

Good-to-Have Experience

• Ability to profile kernel performance and apply tuning improvements.
• Contribution experience in the upstream Linux kernel ecosystem, such as patch submission and participation in mailing lists.
• Familiarity with Android HAL layers and broader system integration work.
• Experience supporting factory tools and production-stage environments.
• Background in automotive systems or other embedded domains.

Eligibility

Candidates with a B.Tech or B.E. in any specialization can apply.

About the Company

Pi-Square Technologies LLC is a consulting and automotive embedded engineering company working with major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Headquartered in the Detroit area of Michigan, USA, the company has more than two decades of industry experience and serves Fortune 500 clients with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and high-quality market-specific business solutions.