Job Description: Job Overview The Linux Kernel team at the our Innovation Center is responsible for Linux kernel development on SOCs. Duties include adding support for new CPUs and SOCs, scheduler and DVFS development for heterogeneous CPU topologies like big.LITTLE, memory management for RAM/IO mapping and allocation/buffer management schemes, debug and tracing drivers and tools, and bootloaders such as UEFI, U-boot, Coreboot. Engineers on this team work with HW designers for requirements specification on new SOCs, system architects and engineers for broad feature design and implementation, other Linux driver engineers for implementing new Linux kernel features and frameworks, and with customers for launching products. Engineers are also expected to work with the upstream Linux kernel community to present and implement new features in the upstream kernel.
In addition to the mobile/smartphone market, this team is growing into other segments like wearables, automotive, home entertainment, and embedded computing.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
4+ years experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Python, Shell scripting, assembly, etc.
C programming and debugging skills
Git
Linux kernel and device driver development
* Virtualization - KVM, Virtio, Xen Hypervisor knowledge
CPU and cache architectures
Experience with JTAG
Linux Kernel upstream patch submission
ARM v8 CPU knowledge
CPU performance and power analysis
Experience with python, perl, rust, shell scripting
Experience with Jenkins, Docker
Independent and self-motivated problem solver and strategic thinker
Experience with development boards such as DragonBoard
Proficient in Git for development and patch/branch management
Good planning, time management, decision-making, presentation, and organization skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
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Educational Requirements Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred: Master's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering
Comments for Suppliers: Focus on the Strong C Programming skills. Python is also good to have.
Eng II = 4-8 yrs
WFH - until clear to come onsite •
Last updated on Sep 17, 2020