Windows Kernel Developer

Company: Nuvia Inc
Location: Los Altos
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Windows Kernel Developer

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As a Windows Kernel Developer, you are responsible for working within a distributed team of fellow engineers that are developing firmware and operating systems software for our platform. You will collaborate both internally, and externally with partners and customers, as well as with appropriate standards bodies. You will have an opportunity to engage broadly with our customers and third parties on enablement of new platforms, and optimizations in our microarchitecture.

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Roles and Responsibilities

- Defining the firmware/operating system interface between firmware and Windows/Hyper-V

- Bringup of Windows and Hyper-V in simulation and post-silicon environments including but not limited to virtualization, power management and performance

- Assist in the definition of future server class SoCs and platforms

- Lead the creation of optimizations and drivers for server class platforms, focused on ensuring that existing Operating Systems run well, while identifying strong opportunity for enhancements that can improve performance on our hardware

- Collaborating with the performance team to understand areas of hardware optimization

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Minimum Qualifications

- BS / MS in an engineering discipline (or equivalent professional experience) with 5 years experience in Windows OS and/or Hyper-V kernel internals and Microsoft toolchains including static analysis

- Strong grasp of Computer Architecture concepts, including high performance server class architectures, weak memory models, and server platforms

- Self-starter who takes initiative and engages well with upstream open-source communities

- Proficient in C and/or C++, assembly language, and modern build systems

- Good understanding of distributed revision control systems

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Preferred Qualifications

- 5 years+ of experience in building software stacks for server class platforms

- Deep expertise in UEFI, ACPI, PCIe, and other related specifications

- Familiarity with other operating systems and/or hypervisors such as Linux/FreeBSD/Xen/ESXiExperience with OS validation in pre-silicon simulation and post-silicon hardware bringup

- Automated build and test with modern CI/CD tools

- Experience in hardware certification for Microsoft platforms

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.PandoLogic. Keywords: Core Developer, Location: Los Altos, CA - 94024

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