Principal SW Engineer
About The Position
Ethernet NIC product portfolio is designed for high performance computing and networking applications including AI and ML. This is driven by the growing need for high server bandwidth, highest throughput and lowest latency networks. The NIC team is involved in the development of the next generation of Ethernet NIC solutions for AI/ML and High performance computing applications. We are looking for excellent software and firmware engineers to join the NIC product development team. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for Architecture, design and development of the ROCE Driver and Firmware features for the Ethernet NIC. You will work cross functionally with marketing, architects, silicon development and the QA teams to design, implement, document and test high quality software, drivers and the firmware components.
Requirements
- BE in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications and 12+ years of experience, or MS + 10+ years of experience
- Significant experience in RDMA protocol, Linux Systems programming, Linux kernel, Linux Network Drivers, Linux Kernel Networking, Virtual Switching and Data center Networking, Firmware development.
- A good understanding of the RDMA protocol is a must have.
- Excellent programming skills in C, C++ and Python.
- Proficiency in developing optimized code in both x86 and ARM64 compiler toolchains.
- Experience analyzing and tuning performance for a variety of AI/ML and HPC workloads.
- Understanding of schematics, datasheets, and hardware interfaces.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills in a combined Software and Hardware environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to efficiently collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with RDMA is highly desired.
- Deep knowledge of Linux kernel and Linux kernel networking is an added advantage.
- Experience in writing test scripts to verify NIC behavior is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of the ROCE Driver, ROCE Tools, ROCE Library and Firmware features for the Ethernet NIC products.
- Design, develop, and maintain driver code in Linux kernel and firmware code for embedded systems using C/C++.
- Develop, optimize, and debug low-level drivers, protocols, and real-time features.
- Work closely with the Architecture teams, Silicon Design teams and other Software / Firmware teams to architect, design and implement scalable and high performance applications
- Author and contribute in software design, development, validation, and documentation to deliver high quality, high performance and functionally excellent products.
- Work with the QA team to define high quality test cases, review the tests and support through the release development cycle.
- Work closely with the Customer Support Engineers on any customer field issues and provide timely resolutions
- Work with the Linux community to upstream driver code to the public repo
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- 401(K) participation including company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company paid holidays
- paid sick leave and vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
