Senior Software Engineer (Linux Kernel - Networking)

Requirements

• Good experience in Linux kernel device driver development.
• Hands-on experience with Linux kernel networking (netdev) driver development.
• Familiarity with the linux kernel upstreaming process is a plus.
• Familiar with PCIe concepts, SRIOV capability, knowledge of Linux PCIe subsystem.
• Should have basic understanding of Linux kernel memory management, synchronisation techniques, interrupts handling and IOMMU concepts.
• Strong programming skills in C.
• Good problem-solving, debugging and documentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 3-5 years of related professional experience.
• Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 2 years of experience.
• Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
• Interview Integrity
• To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
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About Marvell Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. Your Team, Your Impact Marvell is a leading provider of innovative storage technologies, including ultra-fast read channels, high-performance processors, leading edge transceivers, highly efficient analog designs, and powerful cryptographic engines. These solutions address all segments of the hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD) electronics markets, providing complete solutions including controllers, product firmware, and reference board designs. Many of the same technologies have been utilized in Marvell storage system solutions products, powering PCs, servers, cloud, and enterprise systems. This team that is based out of Hyderabad/Bangalore is looking for talented, self driven and motivated hands-on engineer to work on developing software for Marvell's Octeon series of silicons. Scope of the work involves developing device drivers, work with hardware team in defining new silicon architecture / features, work with marketing team in addressing customer reported issues. What You Can Expect Develop and maintain Linux kernel device drivers with a focus on networking (netdev) subsystems. Contribute to the Linux kernel upstreaming process, including patch preparation, submission, and community interaction. Participate in root cause analysis and provide timely fixes for customer and internal issues. Analyze kernel networking driver performance and optimize driver behavior for latency, throughput, and scalability.

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