Senior Linux Kernel/C Developer
Our client is one of the leading companies in the field of accounting SaaS solutions. Client built own tech stack to have scalable column-oriented database cloud solution for the backend of their service which is running on AWS.
Client’s project is migration of the column-oriented database software cloud from Intel to ARM architecture. Current position is to join Virtualization team, where virtual layer is built from scratch for ARM hardware. The main skills required are C ANSI experience as well as driver and kernel development on Linux.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Build new features and maintain existing functionality of the client’s platform/product per specs and design;
- Participate in code reviews;
- Report to Team Lead or supervisor about feature readiness/quality and raise red flags in crisis situations;
- Participate in functional and architectural design of assigned features;
- Research and evaluate technical options to implement assigned features;
- Provide estimations of feature scope and split it into tasks;
- Work in close contact with team members or other relevant stakeholders;
- Follow established software development processes;
Suggest technical and functional improvements to add value to the product.
Education, skills and experience:
Must have:
- Linux kernel driver development
- Multi-core/multi-threaded programming experience
- Linux/POSIX;
- C programming experience
- Sufficient English level for communication (verbal & written)
- Technical documentation writing skills
Good communication and collaboration skills
Would be a plus:
- Experience of building/optimization software for ARM processors
- Experience in parallel computation
- Experience with Virtualization software, HyperVisor
- Assembler
- C++ programming experience