Linux Kernel Developer
Want to be part of the worldwide team that develops and maintains the Linux kernel?
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Job Description:
Want to be part of the worldwide team that develops and maintains the Linux kernel? Are you newly graduate or have a few years of experience, know C, have some Linux knowledge, and have strong desire to learn more, then you could be the candidate we are looking for? Come join our BSP/driver team, which brings up new silicon and develops bootloaders, drivers and adds Linux support to the silicon developed by your colleagues next door.
Microchip Denmark has an R&D site located in Herlev. We are a team of 35 engineers, developing Ethernet network switches for Enterprise, Industrial and automotive markets. The Denmark site represents all the engineering disciplines from initial product definition, RTL design, SW development, reference systems and technical support. Microchip Denmark is part of Microchip USB and Networking Group (UNG), which have sites in USA, India, Taiwan, and China.
Sounds like you are very much on your own, ie, how can you be more than one in each location if it is both small and worldwide? What about “focused worldwide”?
Requirements/Qualifications:
You will be working in our BSP (Board Support Package) team who is responsible for developing and supporting SecureBoot ROM, U-Boot, Linux platform support and Linux kernel drivers for our various HW peripherals. The Hardware we support includes a mix of ARMv7, ARMv8 and MIPS CPUs, and a high-performance advanced Ethernet Switch. The job role includes initial bring-up, porting of existing features and development of new features, upstreaming software to the Linux and U-Boot communities, and supporting customers and application team using the BSPs. You will be working closely together with your colleagues in the BSP team, application team, SQA, and the HW/RTL teams. We will of course ensure your responsibilities matches your experience and provide plenty of opportunities to grow.
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
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