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Staff Embedded Linux Engineer

Altera

On-site
Penang, Malaysia
Full-time
Staff
Senior
10+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 2mo ago

Real job — pulled straight from Altera’s careers page · Verified June 10, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Altera is hiring a Staff Embedded Linux Engineer — a full-time, based in Penang, Malaysia role. Apply directly on Altera's careers page below.

Staff Embedded Linux Engineer

Location: Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and design of Linux kernel solutions for SoC/FPGA platforms.

  • Define and drive upstream-first strategy, including engagement with the Linux community.

  • Own end-to-end platform enablement: boot flow, kernel, drivers, and system integration. Drive design decisions across multiple subsystems

  • Provide technical leadership in complex debugging and performance optimization.

  • Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and system teams to influence hardware/software co-design.

  • Mentoring junior engineers; conduct design and code reviews.

  • Establish best practices for kernel development, testing, and upstreaming.

  • Represent the team in upstream forums, reviews, and technical discussions.

  • Identify and drive improvements in scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in Embedded Linux / Kernel development.

  • Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals and multiple subsystems.

  • Strong track record of upstream contributions (patches, maintainership, reviews).

  • Expert-level C programming and strong debugging capabilities.

  • Extensive experience with ARM64 architecture and SoC platforms.

  • Strong understanding of system architecture (MMU, SMMU/IOMMU, DMA, cache coherency).

  • Experience with boot architecture (U-Boot, ATF, secure boot).

  • Proven ability to lead technical projects across teams.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Penang 15, Penang, Malaysia

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at Altera?

The required skills for Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at Altera include: Linux, C.

What is the seniority level for Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at Altera?

Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at Altera is a Staff / Senior level position.

How do I apply for Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at Altera?

You can view the full description and apply for Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at Altera on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/altera-staff-embedded-linux-engineer-8rkmx.