Manager, Os And Platform

Manager, Os And Platform

Sunnyvale

Exp 2-5 years

Deg Bachelors

Relo

Bonus

Visa Candidates Welcome

Job Description

We are looking for a senior manager to build and run a team responsible for Platform software development for Linux based Wi-Fi networking products. You will work with Product Line Management, Hardware Engineering, and ODMs to take best advantage of continually improving processors and Wi-Fi radios available from major chip vendors.

You will hire and train a team of software developers in Sunnyvale, CA and Portland, OR. Acting as a hands-on software development manager, you will split your time leading a team, participating in building new devices, writing C/C++ code, and debugging hard system problems. You will be part of a cross-functional team that maintains close relationships with external chip vendors, and you will help determine our future product roadmap. Working with Hardware and Firmware engineering teams, you will build a stream of high-performance Wi-Fi access points, Wi-Fi enabled branch routers, and switches using the latest available, ever improving technology. You will also innovate ways to make embedded Linux networking devices both very fast and extremely reliable.

Job Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in network software product development

• 5+ years experience as a Platform or Operating System Development engineering manager or lead engineer

• Highly proficient in Linux kernel and driver development with the ability to efficient bring Linux up on new hardware

• Deep knowledge of Operating System concepts and principles

• C/C++ for real-time, embedded systems development skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Requirements:

• Proven success in innovating fast and highly reliable Linux devices

• Program or project management experience

• Able to project expected performance of potential new hardware

• Excellent hard platform problem debugging skills

• Understanding of 801.11 Wi-Fi protocols

• Knowledge of BRCM and QCA architectures and chipsets

• Background using Agile, Scrum, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Integration

Education: BS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred)

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Proven success in innovating fast and highly reliable Linux devices

10 years experience in network software product development

Deep understanding of 801.11 Wi-Fi protocols

C/C++ for real-time, embedded systems development skills

Software performance improvement for networking device expertise

Highly proficient in Linux kernel and driver development with the ability to efficient bring Linux

Knowledge of BRCM and QCA architectures and chipsets

Background using Agile, Scrum, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Integration

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong technical leader who can motivate, hire and manage a high performing team capable of innovating fast and highly reliable Linux devices. Deep understanding of 801.11 Wi-Fi protocols and knowledge of BRCM and QCA architectures and chipsets is required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WORKED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANY(IES):

Meru Networks, Aruba Networks, Broadcom, Qualcomm, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Systems (wireless division)

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