Lead Linux Engineer

POSITION SUMMARYWe are currently seeking a Lead Linux Engineer.  This individual will be an accomplished systems designer/developer with embedded real time Linux skills who has the ability to work as part of a dedicated project team designing and developing our next generation of Ethernet applications based upon IETF, Metro Ethernet Forum, IEEE, and ITU standards.  This individual must be tuned into the standard distribution community, fluent in drivers, task prioritization, threading and interprocess communications, having excellent design documentation skills, unit test methodology and debug skills.  The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in the initiation of, and productization of new and innovative solutions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential job duties and responsbilities will include optimization of real time characteristics of Linux in terms of interrupt latency and context switching  Linux tool/build chain installation and customization · Development & Debugging of complex embedded systems using standard GNU tools · Customization of Linux kernel for various embedded processor architectures · Object Oriented C++ development SKILLS · Embedded communication systems(real time kernel, distributed architecture, high availability, hitless dataplane)· Proficiency in C++ and Object Oriented Design· Proven Software product lifecycle including design, development, test and support · Excellent written and communication skills DESIRABLE SKILLS: · Layer 2 Ethernet Switching · QoS, CoS, Traffic Management · Layer 1 Transport OTU2 · Fast Forwarding Path· Network Processors  EDUCATION We are seeking someone with a BSCS/MSCS or very closely related discipline and 7+ years industry experiencePlease apply online at http://www.ciena.com/ or email your resume to mward@contractor.ciena.com  Ciena thanks all applicants for their interest, but advises that only those candidates considered will be contacted.  Unsolicited resumes from agencies not approved to work on this particular opening becomes the property of Ciena.     Company: Ciena Corporation Location: 01720 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Occupations: Software/System Architecture Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Industry: Computer Software Company: Ciena Corporation