Senior Linux Kernel Engineer developing and maintaining EOS kernel software for Arista Networks’ client-to-cloud networking products. Integrating CPUs, hardware, tests, and upstream Linux features.
Responsibilities
Track ongoing developments in the Linux Kernel and identify features and functionality of interest to Arista
Develop and maintain EOS Kernel features and tests using C, C++ and Python
Review and contribute to functional and design specifications
Build automated tests and test infrastructure to validate features
Work with hardware engineers and vendors to qualify CPUs and NICs for integration into Arista products
Contribute features to the mainline Linux kernel with the Kernel community
Integrate new Kernel versions for EOS and internal development
Provide technical leadership across features, projects and tools
Analyze, mitigate, and fix problems in customer networks with Customer Support Engineers and customers
Analyze System Test Engineer problems and provide fixes
Mentor new and junior engineers
Own projects from definition through deployment and customer interactions, ensuring delivery quality
Requirements
BS Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering + 8 years experience, or MS in one of these fields + 6 years experience, or Ph.D. in one of these fields + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience
Expert knowledge of and extensive experience programming in C
Knowledge of C++ and Python desirable
Significant hands-on experience troubleshooting issues, fixing bugs and developing features in the Linux kernel
Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture, design and implementation
Familiarity with the upstream Linux community’s patching process and procedures
Understanding of IP networking architecture, design and principles
Applied understanding of modern software engineering principles and practices
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong software design and implementation skills
Ability to work independently and in small teams
Ability to communicate articulately and document designs and implementations clearly and concisely
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