Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer(Kernel)

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Job Summary:

Cisco is a leading technology company focused on connecting and protecting organizations in the AI era. As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Data Center Networking Group, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the Linux kernel, mentoring junior engineers, and innovating in the virtualization and container technology space.

Responsibilities:

• Keep in touch with the Linux community to evolve the kernel

• Kernel bring-up on multiple configurations of Hardware and CPU architecture

• Debug critical kernel issues related to security, performance, resource, thread, stability and scalability

• Upstream kernel patches as needed

• Innovate and evolve the SW in the virtualization and container technology space

• Be a mentor for junior engineers and play a leadership role in driving technology initiatives

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS computer science or related field with 5+ years of embedded software development experience in the computer systems and networking domain

• 3+ years of demonstrated Linux Kernel design, mode debugging and implementation knowledge

• Experience working on multiple Kernel subsystems (scheduling, tasks, mem, file system, network, crypto, etc.)

• 1+ year demonstrated Yocto distribution customization experience

• SW implementation skills in C/C++ and Python

• Understanding of the Intel/AMD CPU architecture and x86 instruction set

Preferred:

• Ms computer science or related field with 3+ years of embedded software development experience in the computer systems and networking domain

• Linux kernel design and internals

• Virtualization, Docker, Kubernetes etc.

• Familiarity with AI/ML app development & frameworks

• Familiarity with langchain, huggingface, keras, or pytorch

Company:

Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. Founded in 1984, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. Cisco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.