Linux Software Developer

Job Title: Linux Software Developer Duration: 6 Months Location: Plymouth, MN Job Type: Temporary assignment Work Type: Onsite/HybridPayrate:$ 80.00 - 85.00/hr.Overview:TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.Job Description:The role:The MN RAID team is responsible for development, quality assurance and delivery of RAID Applications, UEFI, Windows and Linux drivers for the Client’s laptops, desktops and workstations that support the client’s RAID solution. As a software engineer in this team, you will work on hardware and software. We are a vertically integrated team spanning from firmware development right up to application layer. As a part of this world class team, you will get an exposure to the fascinating world of RAID. In this role, you will be actively participating in research, concept development and design ideation to create world class software and firmware.The person:We are looking for versatile and enthusiastic engineers who are willing to take on new challenges and find innovative ways to problem solve. You will be working with a group of engineers to design, develop and validate a complete RAID solution and the newest platforms that Client’s produce. We are looking for someone with a strong programming skill in C and C++ with exposure to X86 as well as source control (CVS/GIT) and/or Windows architecture. An ideal candidate should have firsthand experience working with Window device driver development and debug.Key responsibilities:• Candidate’s primary responsibility is developing Windows Drivers for client’s RAID products.• Candidate will have backup responsibilities of developing Linux, UEFI drivers, User applications (GUI/cli) for Client’s RAID products.• Sustain the design, development, integration, testing and deployment of Client’s RAID solution.• Includes cross cultural communication with vendor and customer.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:• Advanced programming skills in C/C++ for operating system kernel & systems development• Solid understanding and experience with the Linux kernel and driver architecture.• Good understanding of NVMe protocols.• Good working knowledge of RAID & Storport miniport driver.• Knowledge of storage device driver development with windows is a plus.• Deep Knowledge of Computer Architecture and Windows Kernel Internals.• Good understanding of operating systems concepts, data structures, x86-64 architecture.• Proficient use of git.• Python, Shell Scripting, BIOS knowledge an added advantage.• Ability to work with minimal supervision on more than one task in parallel.• Ability to mentor technically.• Must be self-starter.• Effective communication and time management skills.• Collaborating with geographical teams an added advantage.ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:• Bachelors/Master’s in Engineering.TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.