Senior Software Engineer / Linux Kernel Driver Development

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel drivers for high-speed network devices.
• Implement and optimize data paths for low latency, high throughput, and efficient CPU utilization.
• Integrate drivers with the Linux networking stack.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and ASIC/FPGA teams to define register interfaces, bring up new silicon, and debug hardware/software issues.
• Debug and resolve complex kernel-level issues, including crashes, memory leaks, race conditions, and performance bottlenecks..
• Write unit, integration, and stress tests; support validation across different kernel versions and distributions.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to design documentation and technical roadmaps.

Languages

Required

• 5+ years of professional experience in Linux kernel or device driver development.
• Strong proficiency with Git, including branching, rebasing, patch series preparation (git format-patch / git send-email), and resolving complex merges.
• Experience with the upstream Linux kernel contribution workflow and CI/CD practices
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLAN, QoS).
• Experience with Git, the upstream kernel contribution workflow, and CI/CD practices

Nice to have

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Critical thinking
• Multitasking
• C/C++

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