[SVLUG-Jobs] Open Source Engineer-Cross Functional Team

Brent Rogers (breroger) breroger at cisco.com
Mon Sep 22 09:57:08 PDT 2008


Cisco is presently looking for an Open Source Engineer. The ideal
candidate will have 3 to 5 years experience as a coder and be a
contributor to the Linux, Solaris or FreeBSD operating systems. This
person will not be coding in this position, but they must be able to
recognize various coding. As an Open Source Engineer this person will be
working to insure that Cisco is staying compliant with the open source
packages we use.
 
Please let me know the best place to post the job description listed
below.
 
Thanks in advance,
Brent


	
Open Source Engineer-Cross Functional Team

Location:	 
US-San Jose, California

Job Description:	 
Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of SW engineering requests for
the use of Open Source Software, primarily evaluating inbound technology
licenses. Provide approval recommendations based on legal and technical
criteria for use of open source in products, as well as outbound
contributions. Work closely with the Cisco Legal department. Provide
technical guidance to the engineering community, working with engineers
to ensure open source is used in accordance to license restrictions and
company policy. 

Skills Required:
Knowledge and understanding of common Open Source software licenses and
software development practices. Experience with LINUX operating systems.
Knowledge and understanding of the following computer architecture
concepts: User space, Kernel Loadable Modules (KLMs), static and dynamic
linking. Experience with C/C++ and Java programming languages, and has a
strong background in software design. 

Candidate must interfaces cross-functionally at the working team level
with engineers and attorneys, and model exemplary team interaction.
Excellent communication skills as well as a confident demeanor, and
amiable attitude with focus on driving collaboration and problem
resolution are vital to success in this role. Individual should be very
organized and thorough.	
Requisition #:	 R827695
 
Contact:
Brent Rogers
Recruiter

Staffing
breroger at cisco.com 

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