We are looking for a highly skilled Embedded Software / Device Driver Engineer to develop and own Linux-based device driver software across our optical networking product portfolio.

The role involves working on low-level drivers, system software, and L1 datapath features, with strong collaboration across architecture, requirements, and customer-facing teams.

This position offers deep system exposure and the opportunity to influence system-wide features from concept to delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Device Driver & Embedded Software Development

- Develop, enhance, and own Linux device driver software for embedded platforms.

- Enable and optimize features across software applications and L1 data-path areas.

- Work closely with requirements, architecture, and customer account teams with a strong customer-focused mindset.

- Design and deliver system-wide impactful features, from architecture and design through implementation and delivery.

- Debug, maintain, and enhance complex legacy codebases while developing new features.

Platform & Hardware Interaction :

- Work on boot processes for x86 platforms with multi-OS support.

- Hands-on experience with U-Boot, Coreboot, BSPs, and board bring-up/provisioning.

- Develop and debug drivers for PCI/PCIe, SPI, DMA, I2C interfaces.

- Experience with BCM switch programming and networking hardware.

- Working knowledge of IP stack drivers, including io-pkt drivers.

Software Systems & Architecture :

- Strong understanding of software system design, OS internals, and embedded Linux concepts.

- Experience with inter-process communication (IPC), multi-threading, synchronization, and scheduling.

- Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile environment to deliver high-quality embedded software products.

AI-Enabled Development :

- Leverage AI tools extensively across development workflows to improve productivity and code quality.

- Hands-on usage of GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted tools for coding, debugging, documentation, and testing.

- Experience with AI-enabled development practices and automated testing in software development environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong programming skills in C / C++ (mandatory).

- Working knowledge of Golang and Shell scripting is a plus.

- Solid experience in Linux kernel, device drivers, and embedded systems.

- Deep understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols.

- Ability to analyze system-level issues and drive solutions end-to-end.