Lead Software Engineer - Linux Kernel Drivers in Northampton

Lead Software Engineer Linux Kernel Drivers Hybrid Working + Shares.A Degree qualified Lead Software Engineer with proven Linux Kernel driver experience and who is comfortable working within a fast-moving HPC environment will lead the development of Host support software for a Semiconductor Companys new silicon products.

Requirements for the Lead Software Engineer include:

• A Bachelors / Masters Degree in Electronics, Computer Science or similar discipline.
• Several years experience in Linux Kernel and Userspace driver design and implementation.
• Direct development experience with Linux persistent memory (pmem).
• Optimizing NUMA architectures via development of numacli tool.
• DAX and caching services in a hypervisor environment.
• Linux memory control error reporting via MCE and EDAC.
• Familiarity with high-speed signalling technologies such as PCIe or CXL.
• Debugging at application, driver and hardware levels.
• Knowledge of communication protocols including TLS, TCP/IP & Ethernet.

As a key member of an accomplished team of Semiconductor professionals, the Lead Software Engineer will work with domain experts in IC design to integrate with silicon development; defining and implementing Infrastructure for Host driver development as well as designing and implementing Linux Kernel Drivers and support SDKs.

This innovative Semiconductor Company offers a generous salary package with Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in office), Shares, private medical cover, flexible working, 25 days holiday and career development opportunities.

This exciting company ensures diversity and inclusion for all employees.