[vox-jobs] [JOB] Embedded Linux Systems Engineer -- Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA Contact: Brenda Stultz

[Brenda Stultz (brstultz)]

We currently have an opportunity for a Linux Systems Engineer.  The
successful candidate will join the TelePresence Systems Business Unit
with Cisco's Emerging Technologies Group. The TelePresence Systems
Business Unit, TSBU, is chartered with creating products and solutions
for immersive video communications. The Systems Software Engineer will
join our TelePresence Systems Business Unit and develop embedded
software for our current and next generation TelePresence products. This
position offers the interested candidate exposure to a wide range of
network, video and audio technologies.

Location:
San Jose, CA (This opportunity is for local candidates or those who do
not require relocation assistance to the Bay Area.)

Responsibilities:
- Create and document software specifications and designs from product
requirements.
- Develop Linux device drivers for a number of devices including video,
audio, networking, graphics and storage.
- Modify Linux kernel/distribution and port to hardware platform.
- Develop Linux, system boot and upgrade scripts.
- Tune Linux kernel, boot scripts and device drivers for performance.
- Develop and port packages that extend the Linux OS and provide
applications with a variety of system services.
- Define and develop system software enhancements to improve reliability
and security of the product.
- Develop diagnostics software to support hardware bring-up.

Requirements:
- Strong C programming skills, (C++ desirable).
- Strong skills in Bash or similar scripting languages.
- Understanding of Linux kernel internals.
- Proficient in Linux device driver development.
- Experience in Linux kernel porting and know-how in developing Linux
distributions.
- Strong Software/Hardware integration and debug skills.
- Understanding of Linux and System Boot initialization scripting.
- Understanding of the following network protocols: DHCP, ARP, TFTP/FTP,
SSH, DNS, NTP, TCP/UDP/IP, CDP, Ethernet
- Ability to work collaboratively with Software, Hardware and
Manufacturing Engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in generating and documenting engineering specifications.
- Follows software engineering procedures and processes. 

Please contact me directly if your experience aligns with this
opportunity and you have an interest in applying.

Brenda Stultz 
Senior Recruiter 
CDO Staffing 
Cisco Systems 

brstultz at cisco.com