[Jobposts] Kernel Engineer Openings at VMware

[Hirji Delhonte (c)]

As a member of the Virtual Devices team, you will create software that
emulates native devices for all of VMware's products including ESX Server,
Workstation, Player, and ACE. Our focus is on networking and storage, and our
mission is to sustain VMware's lead in best-in-class device emulation through
innovative features, near-native performance, and strategic support of new
classes of devices. 

 

Responsibilities 

* Take ownership of devices or device-related features throughout the
software development cycle, including requirements, design, implementation,
quality assurance and release. 

* Drive the platform forward with your understanding of the technology's
capabilities and potential applications. 

* Collaborate with documentation, quality, and support to ensure the
product's completeness. 

 

Requirements 

* BS in Computer Science and >=1 year of experience; or MS in Computer
Science; or equivalent experience 

* C - strong coding skills 

* Demonstrable design and architecture ability 

* Strong Systems and Kernel development skills 

* Strong O/S Internal Knowledge of one of: Windows, Linux 

* Solid understanding of the IP stack 

* Familiarity with SCSI 

* Proficient in filesystems and/or database implementation 

* Experience in windows & linux network driver development 

* Knowledge of System level APIs 

* Algorithms: Code efficiency & performance 

* Good understanding of PC Architecture 

 

Desired Skills 

* Crash dump debugging and troubleshooting 

* Multi-threaded design and programming 

* x86 assembly language programming 

* Performance analysis & optimizations skills 

* Familiar with virtualization technology 

* Experience writing device drivers 

* Expertise in Clustering 

* Expertise in VPN technologies

 

This job is located in our Palo Alto, California headquarters.

 

Best,

 

Hirji Delhonte

Technical Recruiter

650-842-9599

www.vmware.com

 

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