SENIOR EMBEDDED LINUX ENGINEER - LINUX KERNELS, ARM, X86

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

Job summary

A leading tech company in San Jose seeks a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer with expertise in Linux kernels and embedded systems. The role involves diverse responsibilities including software development, troubleshooting, and collaboration with dynamic teams on advanced network processor technologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in embedded programming and a deep understanding of networking protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded system programming.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and assembly.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols and multi-core systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with a dynamic software team on various processors.
• Support and maintain existing software; develop new RFCs/protocols.
• Assist customers in optimizing applications for OCTEON processors.

Skills

Linux Device Drivers

C Programming

C++

Networking Protocols

Debugging Tools

Performance Optimization

Multi-core Environments

HW/SW Virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

M.S. in a related field

Job description

SENIOR EMBEDDED LINUX ENGINEER - LINUX KERNELS, ARM, X86

• Full-time

A Network Processor Company

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a dynamic software team on various processors.
• Software development will include learning network processor hardware products, protocol stacks, existing software, and related tools. The work involves supporting and maintaining existing software and developing new RFCs/protocols.
• Assist customers in porting and optimizing applications to OCTEON or other processors.
• Require knowledge of Linux Device Drivers and C Programming.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, especially in multi-core environments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; M.S. preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded system programming.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and assembly (preferably MIPS; candidate will need to learn ARMv8).
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec, SSL, etc.).
• Knowledge of Ethernet and switching architectures.
• Experience with real-time embedded issues: threading, optimization, memory management, interrupt handling.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Understanding of low-level CPU architecture.
• Experience in multi-core/multi-CPU environments.
• Knowledge of HW/SW virtualization concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of OCTEON/MIPS CPU architecture.