[SVLUG-Jobs] Job Posting # 545957 SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Sun Microsystems Inc.

[Hilary/Boslet - Sun Microsystems]

Hi,

Sun Microsystems Inc. would like to post the following job description:
Job # : 545957
Job Title: Linux OS Bring-up Engineer
Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sun's Systems Group is the innovation engine leveraging Sun's enterprise 
systems leadership into a top position in the x64 market.Our group 
develops hardware and software for scalable high performance, 
elegantly-designed, leading-edge x64-based systems. We design and 
integrate state-of-the-art, secure, and easy to use system management as 
a core component.Our systems are optimized for the leading Operating 
Systems: Sun Solaris, Linux and Microsoft Windows. We are a dynamic, 
flexible fast-paced group that thrives on unexpected innovation and 
challenging the status quo. This position is for an OS bring-up engineer 
for the network server group of the Systems Group within Sun. The 
candidate will bring-up Linux on new hardware and troubleshoot issues 
that arise.

Senior programming skills with extensive Linux kernel and configuration 
experience is critical to success within this role. Kernel-level 
programming and debugging , networks/file systems, performance tuning, 
and/or Open Source experience are also crucial. Candidates of interest 
will have software development backgrounds and have the ability to 
display a solid understanding of system architecture. Position will also 
provided support for both internal and external customers on OS issues 
directly related to Systems Group hardware.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

* C or C++ language.

* Senior programming skills with extensive Linux kernel and 
configuration experience.

* Lead experience.

* Team player, candidate must be able to work with multiple engineering 
teams. Detail oriented. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* This candidate must also be able to work with minimal direction.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:

* Experience with Linux device drivers. * Experience with high 
performance servers and high performance x86-based multiprocessor system 
architecture. * Good understanding of how different sections of x86 
servers interrelate (Hardware, Firmware, OS internals ... etc) and the 
ability use this knowledge to debug issues on new and existing products. 
* Experience with source management tools such as CVS or subversion.

Ability to create RPM driver installation files for distribution to 
internal and external customers.

This position may vary between a MTS3, SW or MTS4, SW (Z-07 or Z-09) 
depending on the experience of the candidate.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5+

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EDUCATION: BS

FIELD OF STUDY: CS, CE, EE

LOCATION: MENLO PARK, CA

EMAIL: Linda.Sadunas at sun.com

Sun Microsystems Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and appreciates 
your desire to be considered for a position. Sun only accepts resumes
submitted through the Internet, via Sun’s website at:

http://www.sun.com/corp_emp/indexus.html

We invite you to visit this website and apply for positions for which 
you feel qualified.


Thanks,

Hilary


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Hilary Boslet
Hewitt Associates, LLC - Providing HR Services to Sun Microsystems
x 41054
Direct: 303 547-3571
Fax: 303 272-7471
hilary.boslet at sun.com