Linux-Ethernet Driver Developer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand concepts of Ethernet controllers, DMA and firmware-host communication

Design and develop Linux Ethernet Drivers - specifically on the host side- with deep understanding of the complete Ethernet host stack with multiple PHYs

Deep understanding and hands on experience in OS concepts (synchronization, threads, user-kernel separation, scheduler etc.)

Apply a data minded approach to target optimization efforts

Stay informed of Ethernet software and hardware trends, standards and innovations

Participating in design and development of new features and support of existing features

Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work.

Job Discription: Develop technical relationships with peers and partners

Hands on experience in upstreaming Linux patches mandatory

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

5 to 12+ years of relevant industry experience in strong object-oriented programming background, C/C++ preferred; Assembly language programming abilities on different CPU cores a definite plus.

Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail

Knowledge of different Ethernet standards is a definite plus

Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs