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Bolt Graphics

GPU Driver Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Bolt Graphics GPU Driver Developer Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA ... Play a key role in the development of User & Kernel Mode Drivers that can be executed on a host CPU ...

Bolt Graphics

GPU Driver Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Bolt Graphics GPU Driver Developer Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA ... Play a key role in the development of User & Kernel Mode Drivers that can be executed on a host CPU ...

Bolt Graphics

GPU Driver Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Play a key role in the development of User & Kernel Mode Drivers that can be executed on a host CPU ... Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field * Industry ...

Qualcomm

#Windows Driver Developer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$94K - $141K/yr

Windows and/or Linux kernel and development experience. * Strong understanding of C/C++, Shell ... Device driver programming and debugging with WinDbg, JTAG/other tools. * Processor architecture and ...

itechstack

Linux BSP Developer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

JD Kernel - Developer Engineer Skill Linux, C, C++ Mandatory Board Bring Up Mandatory Kernel Mandatory BSP , Android HAL/HIDL Mandatory Kernel Driver - Development Mandatory Automated Unit Testing ...

itechstack

Linux BSP Developer

Burlingame, CA

JD Kernel - Developer Engineer Skill Linux, C, C++ Mandatory Board Bring Up Mandatory Kernel Mandatory BSP , Android HAL/HIDL Mandatory Kernel Driver - Development Mandatory Automated Unit Testing ...

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System Level Software Engineer - Driver Development 4872 -OJO

Greer, SC • On-site

Right Talent Right Now
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$166K - $197K/yr

Full-time

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Job Description


System Level Software Engineer - Driver Development


Job Ref.:4872

Role: Information Technology

Relocation Available: Yes

Industry: I.T.

Location: South Carolina

Town / City: Greer

Job Type: Permanent full-time

Job description:

Company develops custom system level software, including device drivers, firmware, embedded applications, protocol stacks, board support packages, and custom interfaces.  They specialize in wireless communications for military and embedded systems.

They are seeking a talented Software Development professional who specializes in system-level development (device drivers, firmware, embedded systems) to serve as a key member of the engineering team. This individual will be responsible for developing and supporting user mode applications, device drivers, and firmware for a wide variety of systems, including networking and communication hardware and software products.  These responsibilities include the design and development of protocols and algorithms for a variety of technologies, including USB, PCI, 802. WLAN, Ethernet, VoIP, Bluetooth, cellular, and broadband communications.  This individual must be able to communicate effectively with clients and be attentive to customer satisfaction.

Windows Kernel and/or Driver Programming experience (XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8) or current Linux Kernel Driver programming experience.

6-8+ years C, C+ programming experience.

6-8+ years of application development experience

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong debugging skills

Superior problem solving abilities 

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Required Education:  Bachelors or Masters in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. 

Desired Skills (not required)

WinDBG

embedded Linux

Experience with multiple Linux distributions (Montavista, Ubuntu, OpenEmbedded, Red Hat, Buildroot, etc.) 

Embedded Linux development for a variety of platforms (ARM, MIPS, x86, PowerPC, etc.) and board support packages.

Experience writing software that interfaces with hardware (one or more of the following: device drivers, firmware, embedded systems).

Experience with real time and multithreaded applications

Experience performing architectural definition, documentation, and development at the system level

Reverse Engineering (IDA Pro, Ollydbg, etc.) 

Communication protocol experience (designing, implementing)

Experience writing software that interfaces with hardware (one or more of the following: device drivers, firmware, embedded systems)

Clearance Required:   Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen in order to meet the minimum requirement to obtain the required clearance.

Bottom Line Requirements:

1.  Bachelors or Masters in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related.

2.  Windows Kernel or Driver Programming experience (XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8) or current Linux Kernel Driver programming experience.

3.  6-8+ years C, C+ programming experience.

4.  6-8+ years of application development experience.

5.  US Citizen able to obtain clearance.

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