Senior/Lead Software Engineer, PCIe

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Establish PCIe links on newly designed hardware

• Optimize PCIe settings on root ports, bridges, and endpoints

• Alter Linux PCI drivers and manage virtual memory allocation

• Utilize AER and DPC to enhance error detection and system resilience

• Create userspace software that facilitates communication between networking ASICs, FPGAs, and PCIe bridges

• Assess hardware read and write performance metrics

• Design automated testing procedures using C, C++, and Python to verify functionalities

• Work in conjunction with hardware, diagnostics, and software engineers to enhance PCIe bandwidth and dependability

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong foundation in engineering and Computer Science principles

• Over 8 years of expertise in C or C++ programming

• Experience with Python is a valuable addition

• Comprehensive understanding of PCIe hardware and software drivers

• Familiarity with PCIe state machine, LTSSM, TLP, and credit flow control is advantageous

• Experience with PCIe switches

• Extensive practical experience in diagnosing issues, troubleshooting problems, and resolving bugs in low-level firmware

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Wellbeing support benefits

• Income protection plans

• Group Retirement Savings Plan

• Certain positions may qualify for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity