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<DIV dir=ltr align=left>Sandforce is the world leader in Flash Controller
and SSD technologies,<BR>creating innovative and disruptive products for
storage, consumer<BR>electronics, Netbook, Laptop and Enterprise markets. These
products are<BR>transforming how data will be stored and retrieved in the
process reducing<BR>cost, power and increasing performance many times over the
traditional disk<BR>arrays. We invest in the best talent to develop future
technologies to<BR>consistently deliver high-quality products. We nurture a
culture that<BR>promotes and inspires a team of world-class employees to
innovate and<BR>develop the next generation of storage technologies.<BR>We
invite you to explore the opportunities available and be part of a
world<BR>class engineering team. </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>This is an exciting time to join us in our new office in
Saratoga!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>SandForce is has an immediate openings for smart, principal or
architect level Software Engineers to work on Linux storage
drivers. </FONT><SPAN class=765264920-27072009><FONT face=Arial
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<DIV><SPAN class=765264920-27072009><STRONG>DRIVER
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<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>Responsibilities:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<LI><FONT size=3>Architect, Design & document high performance software
driver to operate very high performance SATA drive with low driver latency.
Driver will be used in both product and for testing. </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Develop and debug driver and libraries that can scale to
significantly higher performance than anything that exists today, for leading
edge products.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Support integration of software stack with system with other
engineers Optimization of software and system to meet performance
requirements</FONT></LI></UL>
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<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>Requirements:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<LI><FONT size=3>Must have demonstrated expertise in design and implementation
of high performance Linux kernel drivers, preferably with storage
experience</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Understanding of RTOS concepts including task switching,
deadlocks, and resource management issues.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Understanding of Linux kernel and driver stack.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Python experience beneficial. </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>7+ years relevant work experience.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Software/System debug skills utilizing Debugger, Logic
Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer etc. in Lab environment.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>MS in Software engineering.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Strong communicator.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Goal oriented and adherence to schedule.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Ability to work as team player.</FONT></LI></UL>
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<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>Highly Desirable Skills:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<LI><FONT size=3>System design expertise</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Contributor to Kernel development.</FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Flash, Storage systems or disk drive test technology
background </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Experience in consumer or enterprise storage
field </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>SATA, SAS, SCSI, FC or PCIe experience </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Experience developing test software systems. </FONT>
<LI><FONT size=3>Experience working with outsourced resources </FONT></LI></UL>
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<P>If interested please call or send your formatted resume to;</P>
<P><A href="mailto:mapton@sandforce.com">mapton@sandforce.com</A><A
href="mailto:mapton@sandforce.com"></A></P>
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<P>Mark Apton<BR>Recruiter/Staffing</P>
<P>408 910-6632<BR><A href="http://www.sandforce.com"
target=_blank>www.sandforce.com</A></P>
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<P>If this is not a match for you, please consider forwarding this
to<BR>interested parties. We pay for
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