Software Engineer (C & Linux Kernel Developer)

Bangalore, INPosted Jul 15, 2026

Job Summary

As a BMC ( Baseboard Management Controller) Engineer you will work as part of a Research and Development team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging Firmware and embedded system software that interface with NetApp storage Operating System. As part of the Firmware R&D team, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Firmware engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development including functional testing of developed features.

This position requires an individual to be creative, a quick learner, driven to produce results and demonstrates the ability to lead small teams or projects,

Job Requirements

Solid programming skills in C/C++
Strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and standard programming practices
Debugging skills on FW/SW issues in Linux environment
In-depth understanding of Linux programming, Kernel Internals, drivers, U-boot, system calls, shared libraries, makefiles
Experience with Linux network (firewalls, VLANs, ssh) is a plus
Experience with security (certificates, key authentication) is a plus
Experience with IPMI, KCS, I2C, SMBUS, PMBUS, SPI, UART, Flash technologies (eMMC, SPI), LDAP, Redfish, REST API is a plus
Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work collaboratively within and outside the team of other engineers and Sr leaders
Ability to estimate work completion for project planning
Ability to drive design and implementation of project features
Able to perform Functional Testing of developed features
Requires limited supervision and direction, as this individual can operate, drive results
Successfully convey information to stakeholders at many levels related to the position

Education

A minimum of 5-8 years of experience is required
A Bachelor of Science Degree in CSE/ECE/IS/EEE, a master’s degree; or equivalent experience is required.
Demonstrated ability to have successfully completed multiple, moderately complex technical tasks
Proven record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality