Linux Kernel Device Driver Software Engineer

Linux Kernel Device Driver Software Engineer

  

This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Kernel Device Driver Developer to join our team and play a pivotal role in building kernel driver software for networking devices, with a focus on RDMA transactions. If you are an experienced C programmer with a deep understanding of networking drivers and a passion for optimizing RDMA performance, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of high-performance networking technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Driver Development: Design and develop Linux kernel device drivers, with a strong emphasis on networking drivers and RDMA technologies.
• Optimization: Continuously review and optimize kernel driver code for RDMA performance improvements.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for driver architectures, procedures, and processes.
• Testing and Validation: Perform rigorous testing and validation of driver software, including developing simulation models to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Problem Solving: Utilize exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills to analyze and resolve driver-related issues.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize RDMA transactions within the networking stack.
• Code Review: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Programming Skills: Excellent proficiency in C programming is essential.
• 3-4 years experience in programming
• Experience: 5+ years experience as Software Developer
• Linux Kernel Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel development and device drivers.
• Networking Drivers: Proven experience in developing networking drivers.
• RDMA Expertise: Desirable experience with RDMA technologies and transactions.
• Documentation: Ability to create detailed documentation for driver designs and procedures.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, especially in the context of kernel drivers.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Great to Haves

• Networking Protocols: Familiarity with networking protocols and technologies beyond RDMA.
• Performance Tuning: Experience in tuning and optimizing networking performance.
• Linux Kernel Modules: Proficiency in Linux kernel modules.
• Open Source Contributions: Previous contributions to open-source projects related to Linux kernel development.

If you are passionate about Linux kernel development, have a strong background in C programming, and possess expertise in networking drivers and RDMA transactions, we encourage you to apply for the Linux Kernel Device Driver Developer position. Join us in advancing the capabilities of high-performance networking technology.

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Additional Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

What We Can Offer You:

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