WLAN Linux Networking Engineer Staff (Software)

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General Summary:

• 10+ years of experience in software development in using C/C++ programming languages in Networking / Linux device drivers / system software / Embedded software domains, ideally involving ethernet or Wireless LAN drivers.
• Very good understanding of Linux Kernel internals and experience with low level kernel programming such as writing/modifying device drivers.
• Strong in C programming
• Good knowledge of basic network protocols such as TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, ARP, DHCP, VLANs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong team communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate with teams across the globe.
• Strong architectural skills to design and implement for performance, modularity, and portability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of L2/L3/L4 packet forwarding schemes such as Linux bridge/route/tunnels/OpenVswitch/DPDK/VPP is a plus and would help you stand out from others.
• Knowledge of Linux network stack internals is a plus.
• Relevant experience with ethernet/wireless LAN device drivers is a plus.
• Strong understanding of CPU/IO architecture (ARM or others) concepts is a plus.
• Prior experience with AI/ML based applications is a plus.

• Development, release and maintenance of network stack and network offload related features and/or applications for advanced networking products
• Solving networking problems for top-of-the-line network and wireless customer product launches and deployments
• Involvement in cutting edge performance improvement exercises for the product by identifying and resolving SW/HW performance bottlenecks.
• Involvement in pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon software development and validation efforts for various products.
• Working with peer teams to define clean and scalable SW interfaces

• Works under supervision.    
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Tasks may not always have well-defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
• May be required to lead projects comprising small teams of junior engineers.

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