Senior Linux Kernel Developer

Welcome to Codasip

Codasip are a vibrant and innovative processor solutions company! We take pride in designing and developing cutting-edge, high-performance, and energy-efficient CPU cores from scratch, using open source RISC-V architecture and our own modern proprietary EDA tools to fully customize them. Our unique architecture description language, CodAL, and the powerful processor design automation tool, Codasip Studio, are at the heart of our groundbreaking solutions.

Founded in 2014, we've grown into a thriving global community with a few hundred talented employees. As we expand, we've opened more IP offices across Europe, while our first and largest design center remains in the beautiful city of Brno, Czechia. Our influence stretches far and wide, with dedicated sales and application engineers providing support in the USA, Japan, Korea, and China.

As a private company backed by well-funded EU grants and steady revenue, we're in a secure and stable place, ready to take the next big step. Our commercial products, which span various domains, are already making an impact in the market, with billions of chips deployed worldwide thanks to our technology.

What you'll do

We're looking for a Senior Linux Kernel Developer to join our Embedded Software team and be part of realizing a whole new paradigm in semiconductors and microprocessor design. The role will be within our Labs organization, where we work on cutting edge technologies and prepare them for rapid commercialization.

The scope of the work is broad, varied, and technically challenging.

You will

• Develop the aspects of the core Linux kernel for standard and non-standard processor architectures
• Customize the Linux kernel to support Codasip’s standard and customized embedded CPU cores.
• Enhance Linux to work with custom RISC-V extensions or even completely new processor architectures developed using our Studio EDA tool
• Support the Embedded Software and Processor Design teams with OS expertise to help optimize software and guide microarchitecture design
• Explore novel compute architectures and technologies
• Collaborate with the team to develop our Yocto-based Linux distribution
• Partner with other internal teams to enhance Codasip's Studio EDA tool and improve software developer support and integration
• Support silicon bring-up and validation of Codasip IP
• Work on both short-term customer-driven projects as well as longer-term strategic Codasip software products
• Contribute expert advice to both internal and external customers to develop capabilities, skills and processes
• Collaborate with the wider industry and market, especially universities on modern compiler research and standards

Requirements

What you need:

• Extensive experience of OS development
• Extensive C or C++ and assembly language programming experience
• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and experience writing Linux device drivers
• Knowledge of high-level hardware microarchitecture and its effects on software performance
• A flexible and adaptable attitude to work
• A desire to learn and also positively influence the technical development of others
• Lateral thinking and problem solving skills

What we'd love you to have:

• Experience with RISC-V technologies
• Experience with porting Linux to a new processor architecture or enhancing it to work with new processor hardware enhancements
• Familiarity with OS security concepts
• The ability to communicate effectively at both the technical and management level
• Customer-facing experience

Benefits

What's in it for you?

As well as joining a flexible, open and supportive team full of curious, self-motivated and driven engineers who are keen to explore new ways of doing things, you'll get to work on ultra-modern, cutting edge products and technology. Most of the projects on this team follow the whole development lifecycle, from early prototyping to final production, as well as collaborating with other engineers across the company.

Want to be a Codasipper?

What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a creative and collaborative work environment. Codasippers have the freedom to explore original solutions and experiment with new techniques in your role. We believe in cross-departmental awareness and encourage collaboration, allowing you to add value through diversity in your daily work.

When you join Codasip, you become part of a bright, motivated team of self-starters where your ideas are appreciated and your voice is heard. We strive to create an environment where your ambition