Principal Engineer, Firmware Engineering - PCIe Driver Development

• Multi-OS PCIe Driver Development:

  You will serve as the technical lead for designing and implementing high-performance

  PCIe kernel-mode drivers

  for both

  Linux

  and

  Windows

  . Your work will be crucial in developing a robust architecture that supports

  multiple endpoints

  across

  multiple cards

  and ensures reliable communication.

• User-Space Library & PyTorch Runtime Integration:

  Architect and implement a high-performance

  user-space library

  that directly interfaces with the kernel-mode driver. This library will be the primary communication channel for the

  PyTorch runtime

  , providing a seamless and efficient way to send commands and data to the device.

• PCIe Switch Management:

  Architect and implement the driver logic to support complex hardware topologies involving

  multiple PCIe cards connected over an external PCIe switch

  . Youll be responsible for the sophisticated driver logic required to identify and correctly set up the

  PCI device address

  for each individual PCIe device on each card.

• Performance & Reliability:

  Take ownership of the drivers performance, ensuring high-bandwidth and low-latency data transfers. Youll be responsible for the stability and reliability of the system, designing robust error handling and recovery mechanisms.

• Cross-Functional Leadership:

  Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and user-space software teams. You will be a key voice in defining system-wide architectural requirements and ensuring a cohesive, end-to-end solution.

• Mentorship:

  Guide and mentor other engineers, providing technical direction and fostering a culture of excellence in low-level software development.

• Experience:

  7+ years of hands-on experience in low-level system software development.

Kernel-Mode Expertise:

• Linux:

  In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel driver model and debugging tools.

• Windows:

  Extensive experience with the Windows Driver Kit (

  WDK

  ) and the

  WDM/KMDF

  driver models.

• PCIe Architecture:

  Expert-level understanding of the

  PCIe specification

  , including complex topologies involving

  switches

  , bus numbering, and device address management.

• Problem-Solving:

  Exceptional debugging skills and a proven track record of solving the most challenging system-level problems.

• Leadership:

  Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers.

Education:

• Experience:

  8+ years of hands-on experience in low-level system software development.

• Kernel-Mode Expertise:

  Deep, hands-on experience designing and developing

  kernel-mode drivers

  for both

  Linux

  and

  Windows

  .

  • Linux:

    In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel driver model and debugging tools.

  • Windows:

    Extensive experience with the Windows Driver Kit (

    WDK

    ) and the

    WDM/KMDF

    driver models.

• PCIe Architecture:

  Expert-level understanding of the

  PCIe specification

  , including complex topologies involving

  switches

  , bus numbering, and device address management.

• Problem-Solving:

  Exceptional debugging skills and a proven track record of solving the most challenging system-level problems.

• Leadership:

  Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers.

• Education:

  Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.