Senior Embedded Software Engineer Linux Drivers & Ethernet

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Linux Drivers & Ethernet Snapidea Systems Pvt Ltd Santa Clara, CA Job Details Full-time Up to $250,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Family leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Performance tuning Computer Science System performance optimization Firmware OS Kernels SDKs Routing protocols L2 switch Network routing ARM Embedded C Electrical Engineering Microcontroller programming Full Job Description Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Embedded C to develop Linux-based drivers and embedded software running on ARM-based microcontrollers for the Physical Coding Sublayer (PCS) in switch and NIC products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Ethernet switching products, embedded firmware, Linux driver development, and networking protocols. Responsibilities Design and develop SDK drivers for the physical layer within the Ethernet stack Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for ARM-based platforms Collaborate closely with hardware architecture and design teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration Work with Application Engineering teams and customers to implement new features and resolve issues Support new silicon bring-up activities in the lab, coordinating both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation activities with SV teams Focus on performance, scalability, usability, and debuggability to efficiently reproduce, root-cause, and resolve field issues Participate in debugging, optimization, and feature enhancement for networking products Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in embedded software, Linux device drivers, or embedded firmware development for Ethernet switching products Strong programming experience in C and scripting languages Solid understanding of

IEEE 802.3

standards, specifically PCS/PHY layers Experience with Linux-based driver development Hands-on experience with ARM-based embedded systems Good understanding of L2/L3 switching and routing protocols Experience with silicon bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization Preferred Skills Experience with NICs, Ethernet switches, or networking ASICs Familiarity with embedded Linux environments and kernel development Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills Knowledge of networking stacks and protocol implementation Compensation & Benefits Annual base salary range: $120,000 - $192,000 Eligible for discretionary annual bonus Equity participation in accordance with company equity plans Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave Paid Family Leave and additional leave benefits in accordance with applicable laws

Pay:

Up to $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person