5+ years of hands-on experience with Linux-based embedded platforms, Strong in Linux internals: kernel, systemd, device drivers, IPC (D-Bus, gRPC, ZeroMQ, Unix sockets), Proficiency in C, C++ (C++17), Python, and shell scripting, Solid knowledge of Linux networking fundamentals and a basics of TLS, Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders, Comfort working with enterprise customers when deep technical work is required, Embedded Linux build systems: Yocto, Buildroot, Git-based development workflows, Enterprise networking: 802.1x, RADIUS, certificates, proxies, VLANs, Network protocol and troubleshooting, Video conferencing technologies: WebRTC, SIP, SRTP, codecs, Linux graphics and media stacks: DRM/KMS, V4L2, USB stack debugging