Ethernet Driver Developer - Truminds

Job Description

Experience Level - 5-10 years Location: Hyderabad Key Responsibilities: ???????Develop, Customize and optimize Ethernet Drivers for specific chipsets, board variants. ??????? Kernel Integration: Interface the driver with the Linux network stack, including the NAPI (New API) subsystem, netdev, and sk_buff management for efficient packet processing ??????? Performance Tuning : Optimize Ethernet driver performance for high throughput , low latency , and minimal CPU utilization. Ensure high scalability and efficient packet handling. ??????? Debugging & Troubleshooting : Investigate, resolve complex network issues related to Ethernet drivers - latency problems , connectivity issues, and performance degradation. ??????? System Integration : Work closely with HW engineers, firmware developers, kernel team to ensure tight integration between the Ethernet driver and the underlying network stack. ???????Leverage tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, and kernel logs for analysis. ??????? Platform Support : Develop drivers that support multiple platforms, including x86 , ARM , and other custom SoC s (System on Chips) ? Educational Qualifications ????????Bachelors or Masters in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering. ? Experience ???????5-10 years in Linux Device driver / Kernel development. ??????? Design, implement , and optimize Ethernet drivers for various HW platforms (NICs, switches, and embedded systems ???????Expertise with NICs and platform-specific hardware, including PCIe and DMA , , and Interrupts (MSI/MSI-X) ??????? Debugging : Kernel debugging tools (e.g., GDB, kdb, WinDbg) and network analysis tools. ???????Solid skills in C, Shell scripting, and Compilation environment ???????Good knowledge of Linux Layer 2 / 3 Networking protocols