Software Engineer

Insight Global; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick leave and other time off benefits

Annual bonus and RSUs

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Software Engineer for NIC driver development in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This full-time, entry-level position requires strong C programming skills and focuses on designing, optimizing, and debugging Ethernet Network Interface Card drivers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. The compensation ranges from $70k to $120k annually, with additional benefits and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Ethernet device drivers.
• Adapt and maintain driver code across Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows.
• Analyze network performance metrics and implement optimizations.
• Utilize kernel debugging tools for complex issues.
• Work with hardware specifications for low-level functions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Strong C programming experience

Experience with software operating system kernel fundamentals

Understanding of Ethernet standard and network protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kernel debugging tools (KDB, Windbg)

Performance optimization tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and RSUs

Direct message the job poster from Insight Global

Insight Global is looking for a Software Engineer for NIC driver development for a global technology leading company, with this role sitting out of Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role will involve the design, development, optimization, and debugging of high-performance Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) drivers that operate at kernel level. Permanent, direct-hire opportunity with additional 17-20% annual bonus and RSUs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering) and 2+ years of experience, or Master\'s Degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer)
• Strong C programming experience

Pluses:

• Experience with software operating system kernel fundamentals (memory management, interrupt handling, concurrency, thread scheduling)
• Experience with Low-Level Networking (up to Layer 3)
• Understanding of Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3) and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ARP)
• Experience with hardware interface/low-level hardware interaction

Day to Day:

• Driver Development: Design and implement robust, high-performance, and scalable Ethernet device drivers for new and existing NIC hardware platforms.
• Cross-Platform Porting: Adapt, port, and maintain driver codebases across Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows operating system kernels, ensuring feature parity and optimal performance.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze network latency, throughput, and CPU utilization. Implement advanced techniques such as interrupt mitigation, DMA optimization, and ring buffer management to maximize NIC performance.
• Debugging & Triage: Utilize kernel debugging tools (e.g., KDB, Windbg, crash dump analysis) to identify and resolve complex, asynchronous, and intermittent hardware/software integration issues.
• Hardware Interfacing: Work directly with hardware specifications to program low-level functions including Memory-Mapped I/O (MMIO), Direct Memory Access (DMA), and Interrupt Request (IRQ) handling.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical specifications, design documents, and release notes for all developed drivers and kernel modules.

Compensation:

$70k to $120k annually

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as additional benefits. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Semiconductor Manufacturing

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