Open-Source Linux Kernel Driver Maintainer

Open-Source Linux Kernel Driver Maintainer

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

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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

- Linux Kernel Coordination : Manage upstream contributions and ensure the kernel driver code stays up-to-date with kernel.org and downstream drivers stay up-to-date with on-going changes in the kernel.

- Vendor Coordination : Coordinate with Linux distribution vendors (e.g. SuSE, Red Hat) to ensure the drivers are smoothly integrated into their distribution and certification programs.

- Certification Compliance : Ensure compliance with distribution requirements and policies

- External Code Review : Review and merge community contributions, following open-source best practices

- Code Integration : Address bugs, security vulnerabilities, and feature requests from internal teams and the broader open-source community.

- 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.

- 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.

- Experience : 8+ 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)

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_04

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USD Annual Salary: $117,500.00 - $270,000.00 Estimated job application period closure is January 2025. While this is the expected application time frame, there are many factors which may result in a change. If this position is still open beyond the anticipated closure time frame, it is likely HPE is still actively recruiting for this role and all qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

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