Excellent programming skills - C, C++ and assembly. * Strong knowledge of networking protocol ... Linux kernel and device drivers (networking, PCI, etc.). * Understanding of low level CPU ...
Excellent programming skills - C, C++ and assembly. * Strong knowledge of networking protocol ... Linux kernel and device drivers (networking, PCI, etc.). * Understanding of low level CPU ...
Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (C++)
Boulder, CO · On-site
$110K - $150K/yr
Implement Linux kernel space device drivers and write device trees for custom boards Required Skills * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science ...
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Software Engineer - Embedded Linux (C++)
Boulder, CO · On-site
$110K - $150K/yr
Implement Linux kernel space device drivers and write device trees for custom boards Required Skills * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science ...
... or Computer Engineering or equivalent of 5+ years of hands-on experience - Hands-on experience with Linux open source device drivers. - Prefer experience with virtualization in a Linux KVM ...
... or Computer Engineering or equivalent of 5+ years of hands-on experience - Hands-on experience with Linux open source device drivers. - Prefer experience with virtualization in a Linux KVM ...
US_East | Application Analyst_L2
Peachtree City, GA · On-site
$45/hr
... Up, Device Driver Authoring, • 4+ years experience in Serial Peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART ... HALs, Linux, Linux Kernel Development, Linux Device Tree Configuration, • Knowledge and ...
US_East | Application Analyst_L2
Peachtree City, GA · On-site
$45/hr
... Up, Device Driver Authoring, • 4+ years experience in Serial Peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART ... HALs, Linux, Linux Kernel Development, Linux Device Tree Configuration, • Knowledge and ...
FULL-TIME opportunity for Staff Firmware Engineer with Device Driver & MPEG/H.264 Exp.
$80K - $85K/yr
JOB TITLE: Sr. Software Engineer for Linux Kernel, Device Driver, STB Middleware Integration, Mpeg/H.264 Video decoder and Audio decoder BAND: A3 Annual Base salary : $80,000- $85,000/annum + client ...
FULL-TIME opportunity for Staff Firmware Engineer with Device Driver & MPEG/H.264 Exp.
$80K - $85K/yr
JOB TITLE: Sr. Software Engineer for Linux Kernel, Device Driver, STB Middleware Integration, Mpeg/H.264 Video decoder and Audio decoder BAND: A3 Annual Base salary : $80,000- $85,000/annum + client ...
Additional knowledge of Linux Device Drivers and C Programming is required. * Work also involves trouble shooting and resolving complex software issues - especially in multi-core environment.
Additional knowledge of Linux Device Drivers and C Programming is required. * Work also involves trouble shooting and resolving complex software issues - especially in multi-core environment.
... Linux kernel) for PowerPC, ARM architecture which includes developing and modifying device drivers ... bring up Programming language: C/C++ Operating System : Linux o Good understanding of device ...
... Linux kernel) for PowerPC, ARM architecture which includes developing and modifying device drivers ... bring up Programming language: C/C++ Operating System : Linux o Good understanding of device ...
Sr. Software Engineer
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$139K - $184K/yr
They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on innovative solutions for semiconductor ... • Linux Device Driver Development • Desire to understand and work on real time complex HPC ...
Sr. Software Engineer
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$139K - $184K/yr
They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on innovative solutions for semiconductor ... • Linux Device Driver Development • Desire to understand and work on real time complex HPC ...
... Linux device driver development - Understanding of Linux Kernal internals - Experience developing software for Linux on ARM and x86 - Experience developing user interfaces using Qt Qualifications and ...
... Linux device driver development - Understanding of Linux Kernal internals - Experience developing software for Linux on ARM and x86 - Experience developing user interfaces using Qt Qualifications and ...
US_East | Software Developer - Testing Tools/Automation/Performance _L2
Wayne, MI · On-site
$45.25 - $58.25/hr
... Linux, Device Driver Authoring, Linux Kernel Development, OpenGL, Yocto Linux • Strong knowledge and experience of Software Architecture • Knowledge and experience of Android, AGL, Gen3 and Gen 4 ...
US_East | Software Developer - Testing Tools/Automation/Performance _L2
Wayne, MI · On-site
$45.25 - $58.25/hr
... Linux, Device Driver Authoring, Linux Kernel Development, OpenGL, Yocto Linux • Strong knowledge and experience of Software Architecture • Knowledge and experience of Android, AGL, Gen3 and Gen 4 ...
... Linux Device Tree Configuration, Virtualization, Virt I/O, OpenGL • Strong knowledge and ... Driver Authoring • Strong knowledge and experience in Graphic Compositors (Wayland/Weston ...
... Linux Device Tree Configuration, Virtualization, Virt I/O, OpenGL • Strong knowledge and ... Driver Authoring • Strong knowledge and experience in Graphic Compositors (Wayland/Weston ...
NIC Device Driver Test Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$93 - $98/hr
... device drivers in enterprise, hypervisor, or cloud environments ... Deep understanding of the Linux networking stack and netdev subsystem (e.g., modern Receive Side ...
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NIC Device Driver Test Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$93 - $98/hr
... device drivers in enterprise, hypervisor, or cloud environments ... Deep understanding of the Linux networking stack and netdev subsystem (e.g., modern Receive Side ...
Embedded Software Engineer
$123K - $162K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer Exciting opportunity to work for a growing aerospace company! The ... Experience with embedded Linux environments and Linux device driver development. * Experience with ...
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Embedded Software Engineer
$123K - $162K/yr
Embedded Software Engineer Exciting opportunity to work for a growing aerospace company! The ... Experience with embedded Linux environments and Linux device driver development. * Experience with ...
Embedded Software Engineer
$123K - $162K/yr
The engineer will work under technical leadership while demonstrating initiative, supporting ... Experience with embedded Linux environments and Linux device driver development. * Experience with ...
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Embedded Software Engineer
$123K - $162K/yr
The engineer will work under technical leadership while demonstrating initiative, supporting ... Experience with embedded Linux environments and Linux device driver development. * Experience with ...
DevSecOps Engineer/Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer
Sterling Heights, MI · On-site
$122K - $161K/yr
Support Linux-based development environments, including device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, and system-level programming. * Maintain embedded Linux build environments such as Yocto, Buildroot ...
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DevSecOps Engineer/Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer
Sterling Heights, MI · On-site
$122K - $161K/yr
Support Linux-based development environments, including device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, and system-level programming. * Maintain embedded Linux build environments such as Yocto, Buildroot ...
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Permanent full-time Company develops custom system level software, including device drivers ... Desired Skills (not required) WinDBG embedded Linux Experience with multiple Linux distributions ...
Permanent full-time Company develops custom system level software, including device drivers ... Desired Skills (not required) WinDBG embedded Linux Experience with multiple Linux distributions ...
Must possess detail knowledge of Linux Device Drivers, subsystems and Linux Environment. Board ... Programming language: C/C++. Operating System: Linux. Good understanding of device drivers, file ...
Must possess detail knowledge of Linux Device Drivers, subsystems and Linux Environment. Board ... Programming language: C/C++. Operating System: Linux. Good understanding of device drivers, file ...
Permanent full-time Company develops custom system level software, including device drivers ... Desired Skills (not required) WinDBG embedded Linux Experience with multiple Linux distributions ...
Permanent full-time Company develops custom system level software, including device drivers ... Desired Skills (not required) WinDBG embedded Linux Experience with multiple Linux distributions ...
C++ Developer
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$53.25 - $72/hr
Strong experience in Linux kernel development and device driver programming (C, C++) - 5+ yrs * Deep understanding of operating system internals, hardware-software interaction, and low-level ...
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C++ Developer
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$53.25 - $72/hr
Strong experience in Linux kernel development and device driver programming (C, C++) - 5+ yrs * Deep understanding of operating system internals, hardware-software interaction, and low-level ...
Robotics Hardware Integration Engineer
$118K - $156K/yr
You should be equally comfortable reading a datasheet, writing a Linux device driver, and debugging ... Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers on hardware design reviews to ensure ...
Robotics Hardware Integration Engineer
$118K - $156K/yr
You should be equally comfortable reading a datasheet, writing a Linux device driver, and debugging ... Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers on hardware design reviews to ensure ...
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Job description
Company Description
A Network Processor Company
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a dynamic software team on various Processors, ARM, Cavium etc.
- Software development work will include learning of propreitory hardware products, protocol stacks, existing software on those products and other related software tools. The development work includes supporting/maintaining existing software and development for new RFCs/protocols.
- Help customers in porting and optimizing their existing applications to OCTEON.
- Work also involves trouble shooting and resolutions
Qualifications
- 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 - C, C++ and assembly.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocol stacks (TCP/IP, UDP) and application level protocol (HTTP. FTP, SMB etc.)
- Knowledge of Ethernet and related switching architectures
- Proven experience with solving real-time embedded issues, including: threading, optimization, memory management, interrupt handling, etc.
- Experience in troubleshooting, performance analysis, and performance optimization for embedded systems.
- Linux kernel and device drivers (networking, PCI, etc.).
- Understanding of low level CPU architecture.
- Working experience with multi-core/multi-CPU environments.
- Knowledge of OCTEON/MIPS CPU architecture
- Previous experience in Deep Packet Inspection Software would be a plus.
- Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills; able to interface internally and externally with all levels of the organization.
- Diligent, detail-oriented, and willing to take initiative and handle assignments with minimal supervision. Inherent sense of urgency and accountability; able to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.