Lead Software Engineer - Linux Device Drivers

Ph7; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in network processors is seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will work on software development and troubleshooting for various hardware products. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in C/C++ programming, embedded systems, and networking protocols, with a proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary in an innovative and fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in embedded system programming.
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++, and assembly.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocol stacks (TCP/IP, UDP).

Responsibilities

• Work on various Processors and learn proprietary hardware products.
• Assist customers in optimizing their applications for OCTEON.
• Troubleshoot and resolve embedded system issues.

Skills

C

C++

Assembly

Networking protocol stacks

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Linux Device Drivers

• Full-time

A Network Processor Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a dynamic software team on various Processors, ARM, Cavium, etc.
• Software development will include learning proprietary hardware products, protocol stacks, existing software on those products, and other related software tools. The development work includes supporting/maintaining existing software and developing for new RFCs/protocols.
• Assist customers in porting and optimizing their applications for OCTEON.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of issues.
• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. M.S. preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded system programming.
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++, and assembly.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocol stacks (TCP/IP, UDP) and application protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMB, etc.).
• Knowledge of Ethernet and related switching architectures.
• Proven experience with solving real-time embedded issues, including threading, optimization, memory management, and interrupt handling.
• Experience in troubleshooting, performance analysis, and optimization for embedded systems.
• Understanding of low-level CPU architecture.
• Experience with multi-core/multi-CPU environments.
• Knowledge of OCTEON/MIPS CPU architecture.
• Experience with Deep Packet Inspection software is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, with the ability to interface at all organizational levels.
• Diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision. Demonstrates urgency and accountability, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.