Software Development Engineer

Overview

This is a Hybrid position (3-4 days onsite/week) in Hillsboro, OR. The position will start as a 2 month engagement (November and December) with anticipation of extension on a quarterly basis up to a maximum of 18 months.

Join a global technology leader renowned for its innovation and commitment to shaping the future of computing. This organization drives advancements that power countless systems and experiences worldwide, consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. As a vital contributor to a pioneering engineering team, you will wield your expertise to sculpt the foundational layers of cutting-edge systems. Your work will directly enable critical hardware functionality, ensuring system stability and peak performance across diverse platforms. This is an opportunity to make a profound impact on the core infrastructure that underpins advanced technology, solving complex challenges at the heart of hardware-software interaction.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to join a dedicated team focused on applying advanced principles of computer science and engineering to the design, development, support, and maintenance of core system components. You will be instrumental in developing low-level software that brings hardware to life, directly influencing the reliability and efficiency of sophisticated systems.

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain core system components to support new hardware features, improve performance, and ensure system reliability.
• Design, implement, and debug device interfaces for a range of hardware, ensuring seamless integration with the operating system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system and interface issues, including performance bottlenecks, hardware compatibility problems, and system crashes.
• Support production systems by monitoring core component and interface health, responding to incidents, and implementing fixes as needed.

This role offers significant opportunities for innovation in low-level software development, allowing you to tackle some of the most challenging problems in hardware-software integration. You will collaborate with a team of experts, contributing to critical projects that directly impact the success and performance of global systems. Your problem-solving prowess will be crucial in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly shape the future of technology.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong experience in operating system kernel development and device driver programming using C and C++.
• Deep understanding of operating system internals, hardware-software interaction, and low-level debugging techniques.
• Proficiency with kernel build systems, version control systems (e.g., Git), and open-source development workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex system issues, including system failures and hardware faults.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and collaborative teamwork.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and ongoing support.

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