Senior Software Engineer

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Job description

A Linux Lead developer with experience in embedded Linux runtime environment (Debian preferred). The ideal candidate should have recent hands-on development expertise with the major aspects of embedded Linux (embedded HW architectures, the Linux kernel, build environments, etc.). The position involves a significant level of autonomy in which a self-motivated applicant will work independently to develop solutions. The candidate must also be comfortable working in a team environment and working directly with partners and customers. On occasion, travel may be required to meet with community organizations, partners, and customers.

Qualifications / experience

Applicant should possess at least a Bachelor degree in Electronics/Computer/Software engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. Applicant must have at least 5-7 years of experience developing software for Linux systems.

Applicant must have significant experience one of more of the following:

• Experience with Debian Linux. Including packages, distribution, build environment and integration.
• Real-Time Linux
• Security methods and frameworks in Linux
• Linux kernel and kernel module development
• Linux driver development (e.g. USB, block, character, wireless, network stack)
• Linux kernel debugging skills (e.g. kgdb, lttng, systemtap, jtag, etc.)
• Embedded/custom Linux distribution development/management
• Cross-compiling & porting (e.g. make, autoconf)

In addition to above, applicant should possess several of the following:

• Fluent in at least one scripting language (Python, Perl, Bash)
• Experience in version control tools like GIT
• Experience in Linux build systems: Open embedded, Yocto (Poky), Debuild, etc
• Knowledge of Linux userspace environments
• Strong English communication
• Ability to work optimally within a fast-paced multi-national engineering environment

Preferred:

• Experience with x86_64 and/or ARM/ARM64 architectures
• Experience with boot-time optimization
• IoT experience including cloud interaction
• Customer facing experience.

Nice to Have:

• AI
• Tools (Eclipse and/or Code)
• Cloud (AWS, Alibaba, Azure)
• CI/CD

Job Duties

• Implement and maintain a Debian based distribution aimed at Industrial applications.
• Work cross functionality across multiple groups, geographies and timezones.
• Port the Linux kernel to new boards and uprev BSPs to new kernel versions
• Work with customers directly to get issues localized and resolved
• Design and implement services built upon software products, open source components, and/or custom platforms
• Build functional design specifications and other project documentation. Review internal and external product documentation and provide appropriate recommendations to other parties involved in various projects
• Track main open source community efforts and specific projects that potential customer engagements may rely upon. Become an authoritative voice on those topics.
• Participate in the community and upstream relevant work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are Siemens

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow! We offer a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, pension, and private healthcare.

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