[PLUG-JOBS] HELP WANTED: Senior Linux Engineer

[David Mandel]

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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:50:18 -0700
From: Michelle Collins <MCollins at xyronsemi.com>
To: David Mandel <plug at sco302.DavidMandel.com>
Subject: Senior Linux Engineer job for Portland Linux User Group

Dave,
Here is the position information for Xyron's Linux Engineer opening.
Thanks,
Michelle

Michelle Collins
Xyron Semiconductor
mcollins at xyronsemi.com
www.xyronsemi.com


Work with tomorrow's microprocessor technology today! Xyron Semiconductor
is an early stage fabless semiconductor company focusing on designing
very complex digital ASICs.  We offer competitive compensation and
benefits packages along with a scenic location in Vancouver, WA.

Senior Linux Engineer

As a member of the software engineering team, the Senior Linux Engineer
will develop Linux-based driver and system boot code for a high
performance microprocessor targeted at the embedded system marketplace.

Required Experience
-8+ years experience with Linux internals and experience porting Linux to
a new architecture and BSEE/MSEE or equivalent.
-Familiarity with Systems on Chip architectures, microprocessor
instruction sets, and system blocks:  RAM/ROM/DSP/peripherals.
-Familiarity with RISC architectures.
-Familiarity with boot code, software stacks and device drivers.
-Assembly language, C, Java.

Essential Skills
-Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a
team.
-Willingness to learn new methodologies and tools.
-Participation in development and roll-out of new development
methodologies.
-A professional approach to coding in any programming language, creating
and promoting re-usable code where possible.
-A tenacious attitude and enthusiasm for "debugging".
-Attention to detail.
-Flair for lateral thinking and problem solving.

Desirable Skills or Experience
-Embedded system and RTOS familiarity.
-Experience with cross development and self hosted development.
-Instruction set simulators.
-Knowledge of how software integrates into the SoC architecture - boot
code, software stacks, device drivers.

At Xyron Semiconductor we are focused on "fast-forward" movement of our
innovative technology into the marketplace.  Being part of our team
requires flexibility, hard work, commitment, enthusiasm, strong
communication skills and even a bit of irreverence.  The work we do is
demanding, but both exciting and rewarding.  We call this FUN!

If you believe you meet these requirements, send a cover letter and
resume to recruiting at xyronsemi.com describing your background and any
topics that reference previous successes.