Embedded Software Engineer

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, upgrade and support software/firmware solutions for platform components of F5 Network’s products.

• Design, implement and Support solutions in Linux kernel code, device drivers, data path and L2 networking.

• Evaluate and integrate or develop solutions for F5 environments for any security vulnerabilities as reported by RedHat.

• Analyze packet captures and logs to root cause issues.

• Work cross-functionally integrating, testing and debugging issues with existing system wide software.

• Recommends and maintains technical design methodologies, processes and standards

• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions for assigned projects by identifying, resolving and mitigating risk and communicating to stakeholders

• Provides technical solutions to detail certain aspects of product design and ensures that resulting design specification fits into technical architectural framework.

• Provides technical guidance to lower level engineers

• Assisting and driving customer solutions

• Design and implement tools, processes and software to streamline the upgrade of base software

• Document software designs and unit tests

• Lead the development strategy and plan best suited for a given platform feature.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience developing for the Linux kernel and OS, including performance, system tuning, memory management

• Must have strong C, C++ programming skills.

• Working knowledge of a scripting language such as Perl, Python, TCL, etc. is required.

• Strong knowledge of CPU and PC architectures.

• Knowledge of Devices, Ethernet networking devices and communications protocols (Marvel a plus).

• Working knowledge of common bus architectures (e.g., PCIe, DMA, I2C).

• Knowledge of various networking L2-L4 protocols (e.g. VLAN, IP, TCP, HTTP/S, SSL, IPv4, IPv6).

• Experience reading schematics and using diagnostic tools.

• Experience with TCP/IP as well as Unix-based operating systems.

• Experience in Linux/UNIX Operating Systems, and its packaging systems, preferably RPMs

• Experience in understanding of CVEs & in performing and reporting the code scans

• Familiarity with encryption keys and authentication methods

• Experience in unit and functional testing and automation of code and features developed.

• Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environment that requires candidate to grasp new technologies quickly.

• Working knowledge for Docker containers and orchestration platforms such as Open shift, Kubernetes.

• Working Knowledge of Agile methodologies

• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications.

• Strong technical, problem-solving, analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5+ years related experience with a Bachelor of Engineering in ECE/Computers or 5+ years of experience with ME/MTech in ECE/Computers.

• Excellent organizational agility and interpersonal skills throughout the organization.

• Ability to work flexible hours for better collaboration with international teams.

Behavioural

• Ability to operate in an agile and dynamic environment

• Excellent teamwork and people skill

• Strong communication skills

• Self-motivated and highly ambitious

• Creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills

• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Yello/Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Greetings from Utthunga Technologies!!!

Job Description:

• Ability to contribute as an independent developer
• Boot-Loader: Proficient in customization in u-boot for custom hardware
• Hands on experience with Cortex M series based architecture
• Linux Kernel: proficient in Linux device driver development and BSP development in YOCTO environment
• Programming language: Strong in C, particularly system software development
• Sound knowledge and experience of Linux OS and OS configurations
• Sound knowledge/ understanding on ARM architecture
• Strong Embedded Software background and Linux internals
• Experience of Designing and Architecture for Application and Middleware Development.

Job Description:

WLAN Linux Device Driver development (802.11ax preferred)

• WLAN Debugging
• WLAN Firmware development (802.11ac, 802.11n)
• Networking/Wireless Domain knowledge
• Hostapd, Supplicant
• Cross compiling/porting experience
• Performance optimization & Firmware enhancements

Must have Skills:

• 1-10 years of experience in Embedded Software Design, Implementation and testing
• Good knowledge of C or C++
• Basic knowledge in Scripting (Shell, Perl or Python)
• Proficiency in Problem Solving and Debugging skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Experience with version control e.g. GIT
• Basic experience of working in Linux OS
• Network Drivers
• WLAN Protocol Knowledge – 11n, 11ac
• WLAN Linux Device Drivers
• Hostpad, Supplicant
• WLAN Debugging
• Fluent in English

Desired Candidate Details:

• Design, development, and maintenance
• WLAN Stack development and debugging
• Feature Enhancements, Applications, Tools for SDKs
• Basic module level unit testing, System testing
• Providing support to technical documentation team and field application engineers
• Close collaboration with the Chipset Vendor on the Software Development
• Participations in the Product design and Software Design Documentation – High level / Module level / Low level design
• Troubleshooting software and architectural issues

We are looking for a seasoned Wireless LAN Software Engineer to join our Wireless & Networking team in Chennai, Pollachi, Kochi (Cochin), Gurugram, Manesar, Bengaluru (Bangalore). The candidate must be an experienced Engineer and a good team player, who will work on Wireless software solutions which will enable us to develop the products for our customers quickly with industry leading quality. Working with Embedded Software in agile development projects, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining software of Wireless Access Point and Router Products including Module design, Development, JIRA Updates and Unit testing of the Software that is meeting industry standards, creating demos of the solution and customer support.