Linux Device Driver Developer-Networking

5 - 8 years

15 - 30 Lacs

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Role: Linux Device Driver Developer-Networking

Experience: 5-8 Years

Location: Bangalore (Onsite)

Key Skills: C Programming, Linux Kernel Programming, Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLAN etc), PCIe, DMA

We are hiring a Senior Engineer to independently design, develop, and optimize network controller device drivers. This role is at the intersection of hardware and software, playing a critical part in enabling secure, high-performance network communication for servers, switches, and other devices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain network controller drivers (C, Linux/FreeBSD).
  • Optimize driver performance (throughput, latency, CPU efficiency).
  • Debug complex hardware-software interactions.
  • Ensure compliance with IEEE 802.3, PCIe, and other standards.
  • Implement secure coding practices in kernel space.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.

Must-Have Skills

  • Strong C programming and system-level coding.
  • Deep understanding of OS internals, especially Linux kernel modules.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, VLAN, etc.).
  • Experience with PCIe, DMA, and hardware interfaces.
  • Tools: GDB, Wireshark, Git, Jenkins, Make/CMake.
  • Secure kernel-space coding practices.

Nice to Have

  • Contributions to open source drivers or kernels.
  • Experience on x86 and ARM platforms.
  • Virtualization (SR-IOV, VMDq).
  • Familiarity with cloud/data center networking.

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