New Grad Software Developer Jobs in Portland, OR

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Job Title

C++ Developer

Location

Hybrid in Hillsboro, Oregon (3 days onsite & 2 days remote)

Type of Hire

Long term contract

Hard Skills Assessments
• Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: asap
• Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include one round panel style (2-3 FTE with the sponsor). One hour long.
 

Must Have:

Azure Security Certificate -

Candidates with no relevant Linux experience within the last 5 years will not be eligible for the role.

Must haves:
1. Linux Kernal
2. C++
Job Description:
Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skills

1. Strong experience in Linux kernel development and device driver programming (C, C++) - 5+ yrs
2. Deep understanding of operating system internals, hardware-software interaction, and low-level debugging - 5+ yrs
3. Proficiency with kernel build systems, version control (git), and open-source workflows - 5+ yrs

Typical Day in the Role
The primary function of this role is to apply advanced principles of computer science and engineering to the design, development, support, and maintenance of the Linux kernel and device drivers. The engineer will work on low-level software that enables hardware functionality, system stability, and performance across a variety of platforms and applications. • Key projects: → Develop, enhance, and maintain Linux kernel components to support new hardware features, improve performance, and ensure system reliability. → Design, implement, and debug device drivers for a range of hardware devices, ensuring seamless integration with the Linux kernel. → Troubleshoot and resolve kernel and driver issues, including performance bottlenecks, hardware compatibility problems, and system crashes. → Support production systems by monitoring kernel and driver health, responding to incidents, and implementing fixes as needed.
• Purpose of the Team: The team is responsible for developing a Linux based validation operating system used to validate Microsoft’s Cobalt SoC compute products for Azure platforms.
• Key projects: This role will contribute to supporting the release and validation of next generation Cobalt SoC products
Ideal Background of Candidates

strong c/c++ development skills and linux kernel knowledge.
Summary:
The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.
Job Responsibilities:
• Modify existing databases and database management systems.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 5-7 years’ experience required.