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Lead Software Engineer - Linux Kernel Drivers

Great Houghton, West Northamptonshire
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Lead Software Engineer – Linux Kernel Drivers – Hybrid Working + Shares. A Degree qualified Lead Software Engineer with proven Linux Kernel driver experience and who is comfortable working within a fast-moving HPC environment will lead the development of Host support software for a Semiconductor Company’s new silicon products.
Requirements for the Lead Software Engineer include:

  • A Bachelors / Masters Degree in Electronics, Computer Science or similar discipline.
  • Several years’ experience in Linux Kernel and Userspace driver design and implementation.
  • Direct development experience with Linux persistent memory (pmem).
  • Optimizing NUMA architectures via development of numacli tool.
  • DAX and caching services in a hypervisor environment.
  • Linux memory control error reporting via MCE and EDAC.
  • Familiarity with high-speed signalling technologies such as PCIe or CXL.
  • Debugging at application, driver and hardware levels.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols including TLS, TCP/IP & Ethernet.
    As a key member of an accomplished team of Semiconductor professionals, the Lead Software Engineer will work with domain experts in IC design to integrate with silicon development; defining and implementing Infrastructure for Host driver development as well as designing and implementing Linux Kernel Drivers and support SDK’s.
    This innovative Semiconductor Company offers a generous salary package with Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in office), Shares, private medical cover, flexible working, 25 days holiday and career development opportunities.
    This exciting company ensures diversity and inclusion for all employees
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