[vox-jobs] Open Source Engineer needed in Sunnyvale, CA;

[Mark Apton]

When people think of technology innovation, they think of AMCC. Our
company leads the charge to create the essential building blocks that
allow people to share and store information worldwide; we're moving fast
and thinking fast - all the time.

AMCC provides the foundation for major networking and telecommunications
companies like Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Alcatel and Lucent
Technologies. We work with well-known OEMs like SUN, Hitachi and HP to
deliver leading HBA solutions for storage networks. Additionally, we
target exciting, high-growth markets like Serial ATA (SATA) RAID. If
you're interested in making an impact by driving the wave of innovation
in the world of networking, see below.

Open Source Engineer / Principal SW Engineer;

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

Provide an oversight for Linux/U-Boot code submitted by AMCC to Open
Source 
community. Develop relationships with the U-Boot and Linux kernel
community.
Needs to posess wide experience in Linux kernel development, preferably
on PowerPC
processors. Deep understanding of Open Source project philosophy.
Knowledge of bootloaders and Jtag debuggers
Education Requirement or Equivalent: 

Education Requirement or Equivalent: 

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
required, MS preferred.

Experience Requirement:

10 years firmware development experience with BS, 8 years firmware
development experience with MS.


Special Skills or Knowledge Required:

*Extensive programming in C and C++, is required
*Candidate must have an excellent computer science background and
demonstrated strength in designing efficient firmware code
*Solid background in software and firmware development, a demonstrated
ability to lead development projects and deliver products on time with
good quality
*In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with storage protocols is
required (SAS/SATA/FC)
*Excellent understanding of multi-tasking operating systems and
experience using ThreadX, u-VelOSity or other commercial real time
operating systems is required
*In-depth knowledge and experience with the development of storage
products is required
*Must be able to work with ASIC and software engineers in a small team
environment
*Must be self-motivated with excellent problem solving skills, and have
good written and verbal communication skills
*Experience with PowerPC or other 32-bit RISC micro-controllers is
preferred.
*Overall knowledge of the storage industry is a plus.


If you are interested, please give me a call or just send me your
formatted resume.

Thank you,

Mark

 

Mark Apton

Staffing/Recruiter

408 542-8810

mapton at amcc.com
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