Senior Engineer- Boot ARM

Job Description:

• Extensive experience in kernel and low-level systems engineering.
• Kernel Expertise: Deep engineering background working with the Linux kernel (v6.x) and ARM64 architecture internals.
• System Programming: Mastery of C, assembly, and low-level OS integrations.
• Virtualization & Security: Deep experience with KVM and QEMU (specifically ARM-on-ARM nested virtualization), plus TPM 2.0 / vTPM integration.
• Debugging & Tools: Hands-on experience with cross-compilation toolchains, low-level debuggers (GDB, JTAG, trace tools), and bare-metal lab host bring-up.

Job Responsibilities:

• Configure, patch, and build the Linux kernel and QEMU for optimal security and performance on ARM hardware.
• Migrate and rebase existing x86 custom kernel patches to support the new ARM Debian build.
• Implement and test TPM 2.0 measured boot protocols and vTPM virtualization integrations.
• Set up cross-compilation build pipelines (MBS / Jenkins) for building QEMU, Linux, and kernel modules.
• Debug complex hardware-software integration issues directly on physical ARM bare-metal lab machines.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed remotely to be $140,000 to $150,000 and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good-faith estimate, and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.