Job description

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.
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 systemsOpen 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

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Nice to Have:

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.

Senior Software Engineer