Domain
Embedded & IoT
Skill Profile
Operating Systems
This skill defines expectations across roles and levels.
Embedded & IoT
Embedded Programming
Roles
1
where this skill appears
Levels
5
structured growth path
Mandatory requirements
0
the other 5 optional
Group
Embedded Programming
Last updated
2/22/2026
How to Use
Choose your current level and compare expectations. The items below show what to cover to advance to the next level.
What is Expected at Each Level
The table shows how skill depth grows from Junior to Principal. Click a row to see details.
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Understands core OS concepts: processes, threads, scheduling, file systems. Works with Linux: process management, file descriptors, signals, basic system calls. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Proficient in OS internals: VFS layer, process scheduler (CFS), memory management subsystem. Modifies kernel subsystems, analyzes behavior via ftrace/perf. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Deep knowledge of OS architecture: designs kernel subsystems, optimizes scheduler for workload, implements custom security modules (LSM), works with namespaces/cgroups. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Defines OS component development strategy for the platform. Establishes custom OS distribution architecture, conducts kernel subsystem reviews, manages kernel configuration. |
| Role | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Programmer (C/C++) | Shapes enterprise OS strategy for the organization. Defines approaches to custom Linux distribution, RTOS selection, manages kernel component lifecycle for product lines. |
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