Linux Kernel Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

• Arista’s Linux Kernel team is responsible for developing and maintaining the Linux kernel in EOS.
• This includes keeping pace with the latest developments in the upstream Linux Kernel community, and integrating new versions of the upstream kernel as they become available.
• This work also involves designing and implementing new Linux kernel features, and working with the upstream kernel development community to get these changes incorporated into the mainline Linux kernel code base.
• Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will also help to bring-up and qualify new CPUs in our hardware products.

Qualifications

• BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 8 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience
• Expert knowledge of and extensive experience programming in C required. Knowledge of C++ and Python is desirable.
• Significant hands-on experience troubleshooting issues, fixing bugs and developing features in the Linux kernel.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture, design and implementation.
• Familiarity with the upstream Linux community’s patching process and procedures.
• Understanding of IP networking architecture, design and principles
• Applied understanding of modern software engineering principles and practices
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong software design and implementation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams.
• Ability to communicate articulately, and document your designs and implementations clearly, and concisely.
• Familiarity with the x86 and ARM CPU architectures