Senior Linux Kernel Engineer - 'Linux Kernels'

A Network Processor Company

Job Description:
Responsibilities include the design and development of Linux and simple executive (bare metal) device drivers which involves:

• Adding support for OCTEON III Processor (48 64-bit CPUs, 100Gbps traffic handling.
• Virtualization support (NUMA, etc).
• Projects on current generation OCTEONs (OCTEON, OCTEON Plus and OCTEON II).

Required:

• BS with 7 -12 years of relevant experience.
• Should have experience adding support for new HW platforms and devices to the Linux kernel.
• Detailed knowledge of Linux kernel internals and device drivers.
• Ability to work with low level HW and debug issues using kernel debuggers and EJTAG probes.
• Familiar with at least one processor assembly language (MIPS, ARM, x86 or Power PC).
• Outstanding programming skills in C.
• Should have the ability to prepare and submit patches to the Linux kernel mainline.
• A history of participation in Linux kernel mailing lists and open source development a huge plus.