Linux Software Engineer

About Quectel:

Quectel is one of the leading global suppliers of cellular IOT module and antennas. We exist to connect devices and people to networks and services, powering digital innovation and helping to build a smarter world. Our products and services help make life more convenient, efficient, comfortable, prosperous and secure. At Quectel, you will have a huge impact on the quality of growing suite of products and services we offer to our customers.

A career at Quectel means joining a unique global team, driving innovation, improving people’s lives, and helping to build a smarter world.

https://www.quectel.com/

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About the role

Design and implement software architecture for embedded Linux systems (Yocto or Ubuntu based). Customize, tailor and optimize the root filesystem (rootfs). Develop and package communication and multimedia SDKs. Handle system-level tasks in projects, such as OTA upgrade, system crash/hang analysis, power consumption optimization, AT commands and production line tool development. Provide technical support to customers and resolve platform-side and customer-side issues.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement software architecture for embedded Linux systems (Yocto or Ubuntu based)

• Customize, tailor and optimize the root filesystem (rootfs)

• Develop and package communication and multimedia SDKs

• Handle system-level tasks in projects, such as OTA upgrade, system crash/hang analysis, power consumption optimization, AT commands and production line tool development

• Provide technical support to customers and resolve platform-side and customer-side issues

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field

• At least 3 years of experience in embedded Linux system development

• Proficient in C and familiar with C++; familiar with scripting languages such as Shell and Python

• Solid understanding of Linux system fundamentals, including process management, memory management, file systems and the driver model

• Familiar with Yocto or Buildroot build systems, with hands-on experience in rootfs customization and tailoring; familiar with generating and using cross-compilation toolchains and SDKs

• Experience in Linux application development and open-source software porting; familiar with multi-threading, inter-process communication (IPC) and socket programming

• Able to analyze and debug system issues such as crashes, power consumption and stability; proficient with debugging tools such as gdb

• Proficient with development tools such as gcc, make/cmake and Git

• Good communication and teamwork skills; able to work directly with customers to resolve technical issues; good command of English