Netflix Systems Software Engineer L4 

United States, Oregon 

424440625

We are looking for a highly motivated Systems Software Engineer to enhance and maintain the edge server appliances used for cloud gaming and streaming video. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and maintain OpenBMC and Linuxboot firmware, aligning closely with upstream and backporting necessary fixes.

• Identify and work with cross functional partners to root cause and provide resolution to HW/SW issues.

• Design and develop system tools and utilities to facilitate efficient debugging of new hardware components. This includes tools for facilitating testing new drives, debugging hardware issues in the server fleet.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to integrate and optimize new hardware systems.

• Improve the testing processes for new features to ensure robustness and reliable performance.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience writing, debugging and managing embedded systems software stack.

• Experience in automating debugging processes for software and firmware stacks to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Enjoys delving into hardware specs and solving complex technical problems.

• Proven track record in debugging Linux/FreeBSD kernel issues and resolving complex hardware/software interactions.

• Demonstrated experience in debugging issues during board bring up and integrating new hardware systems.

• Proficiency in C/C++.

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Are a self-starter, curious and not afraid to ask questions when in doubt.

• Are a quick learner and excited about learning new technologies

• Advocate thoughtful collaboration, take pride in your work and enjoy taking full ownership of projects from conception to production

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in developing and maintaining OpenBMC firmware stack with strong understanding of upstream alignment and backporting necessary fixes.

• Experience with LinuxBoot.

• Expertise with either u-root or TianoCore.

• Proven track record with kernel development.

• Expertise in successfully implementing TPMs/HSMs, trusted execution environments, and other hardware features for real world applications.

• Expertise in developing or applying operating system execution environments such as containers or virtual machines for automation and security.

• Proficiency in Golang, Python.

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Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000 - $620,000.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.