Linux Kernel Developer

Job Description

<p><b>Position: Linux Kernel Developer</b></p><p><b>Location: Markham, ON L3T 7X6</b></p><p><b>Duration: 12 Months </b></p><p><b>Job Type: Temporary Assignment </b></p><p><b>Work Type: Onsite </b></p><p><b>Payrate:$ 55.00 - 55.00/hr.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Overview: </b></p><p> </p><p>TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods. </p><p> </p><p><b>Job Description: </b></p><p> </p><p><b>The Role:</b></p><ul><li>Our team works on the ROCm Platform an open-source HPC/Hyperscale-class platform for GPU computing. We are looking for an experienced software engineer to develop, maintain, and support ROCm.</li></ul><p><b>The Person:</b></p><ul><li>The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge of machine learning and driver development to be a key contributor to the ongoing development of client drivers and future hardware.</li><li>The ideal candidate will use outstanding cross-component, independent problem-solving skills, and work with other Compute / Machine Learning teams at client.</li><li>They will thrive in a dynamic environment, be a strong teammate with proven initiative who is passionate about developing leading-edge products.</li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>GPU driver development in support of Machine Learning and Data Centre applications</li><li>Contributes to software projects of significant technical importance</li><li>Solves sophisticated non-recurring problems that leads to development and implementation</li><li>Debug, analyze and resolve quality and certification issues as reported by Customers and QA</li><li>Write detailed design notes for new features</li><li>Coordinate closely with peers and colleagues to ensure timely and effective communication of all assigned work activities</li><li>Coordinate with developers in the open source development community</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Experience:</b></p><ul><li>Proficient in C and C++ programming</li><li>Excellent debugging and trouble-shooting skills</li><li>Linux kernel development experience, either core kernel development or device driver development.</li><li>PC architecture knowledge</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills</li><li>Familiarity with compute, graphics, or multimedia GPU application development</li><li>Proven track record of contributions to open source projects</li></ul><p><b>Top skills:</b></p><ul><li>C and C++ programming</li><li>Excellent debugging and trouble-shooting skills</li><li>Linux kernel development experience, either core kernel development or device driver development.</li></ul><p><b>Academic Credentials:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years or Masters with 3-5 years of proven experience</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.</b></p>