Principal Linux Engineer

POSITION SUMMARYThe Principal Linux Engineer has accomplished systems designer/developer with embedded real time Linux skills. Must be tuned into the standard distribution community, fluent in drivers, task prioritization, threading and interprocess communications. Excellent design documentation skills, unit test methodology and debug skills. 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. 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.  REQUIRED SKILLS  Embedded Linux :· 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   Embedded Systems : · 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 HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS· Layer 2 Ethernet Switching · QoS, CoS, Traffic Management· Layer 1  Transport  OTU2· Fast Forwarding Path : Network Processors EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE· BSCS/MSCS or very closely related discipline· 10+ years industry experience     Company: Ciena Corporation Location: 01720 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Occupations: Software/System Architecture Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Industry: Engineering Services Company: Ciena Corporation