[SVLUG-Jobs] Job Posting # 547357 LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Sun Microsystems Inc.

[Hilary/Boslet - Sun Microsystems]

Hi,

Sun Microsystems Inc. would like to post the following job description:
Job # : 547357
Job Title: LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Skilled and versatile Software Engineer to:
- technically lead porting of service processor software to future 
platforms.
- implement platform specific customizations for service processor software.
- work with the BIOS and service teams to implement functions that 
improve the diagnosability of platform problems.
- support manufacturing and the field in applications of the service 
processor to reduce manufacturing and service costs.
-work with PTS to resolve questions from customers.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Preparation of software distributions. Reviewing hardware designs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
- C, assembler, scripting languages, linux, kernel, gdb, software 
development process.
- server management and associated protocols (IPMI, SNMP).
- broad understanding of low level software, operating systems, computer 
hardware.
- independent, thorough, responsible, and technically competent.
- has good communication, technical leadership, documentation, and 
organizational skills.
- works well with others.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
Understanding of x86/ppc/arm architectures, linux kernel, BIOS, booting, 
operating systems (Linux, Windows, Solaris), drivers, disks, networking, 
PCI-X/E, "how x86s work".
Programming and scripting skills for contributing to our test environment.
Detailed knowledge of the AMD Opteron and associated chipsets.

This position may vary between a Staff Engineer AND Senior Staff 
Engineer (Z-10 or Z-12)depending on the experience of the candidate.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 7-10 years

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EDUCATION: MS

FIELD OF STUDY: Computer Science or Engineering

LOCATION: BURLINGTON, MA or 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