Senior/Staff Linux Software Development Engineer
Extreme Networks
- Toronto, ON Thornhill, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software and applications, following best practices and coding standards.
- Collaborate with open-source communities and projects to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and technologies in the Linux ecosystem.
- Debug and optimize existing code to improve performance and resolve software defects and issues.
- Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline development and testing processes.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, API documentation, and code comments.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams, to ensure successful project execution
- Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec etc.)
- Exposure to common security protocols and their design (SSH, IPsec, TLS etc.), and ability to understand security standard requirements and apply them to products.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in Linux development, such as C, C++, Python, or Shell scripting
- Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools
- Familiarity with open-source development practices and collaboration with open-source communities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- 5 to 15+ years of experience as a Linux Developer, Kernel Engineer or Software Engineer
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.