Lead Software Engineer – Kernel

Lead Software Engineer – Kernel

Software Development

Experience: 

4+ years

Slovakia

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We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Linux kernel development and proven work experience in the embedded area to join our client’s team. Our customer is a North American company operating in the development of VoIP products based in the Silicon Valley, California area.

Responsibilities

• Leading role in bringing up new HW platforms and devices: bootloader, kernel, device drivers.
• Prepare "board support package".
• Debug, investigate, and resolve kernel related performance or stability issues.
• Support existing products by providing bug fixes and expanding functionality.
• Build and support user space libraries and tools.

• Champion best practices to other engineers regarding kernel usage, deployment, tuning parameters, etc.
• Contribute to overall architecture discussions and be a part of an evolving platform offering enhanced consumer and business communication services.
• Resolve interoperability issues between the various device and third-party software components.
• Work with operations and QA to resolve issues.
• Share expertise and mentor other engineers.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving   skills  and   good   interpersonal, communication, collaboration skills.
• Super sharp, ability to dive into the existing system, debug and solve problems quickly. Can do attitude.
• DSP software experience.
• DECT experience.
• 10+ years of Linux kernel developmentexperience.
• Experience with armv7/aarch64platforms.
• In-depth   Linux  kernel knowledge:   virtual  memory, scheduling, interrupt processing, device drivers.
• Proficient in the C programming language.
• Extensive knowledge of hardware platforms & processor architectures and Low-level debugging experience.

• Strong knowledge  of   the   following  kernel   subsystems:   networking,  USB, storage (incl. filesystems).
• Experience in writing device drivers.
• Experience in debugging a real HW:JTAG, KGDB.
• Experience with u boot bootloader.
• Bachelor's degree in EE, Computer Science, or similar fields or equivalent experience.

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      As an advantage:

• FreeSWITCH/SpanDSP is a big plus.
• Experience with UEFI on arm platforms is nice to have.
• Experience with NXP solutions: i.MX, Layerscape is nice to have.

Terms and benefits

• Remote/ office work in Bratislava (Slovakia).
• We are ready to discuss the offer individually and negotiate a competitive salary which will commensurate with your experience.
• Medical insurance.
• Modern equipment is provided.
• Medical insurance.
• Help with relocation (if necessary).

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