Low-Level Real-Time Linux Developer (C / C++ / FPGA SmartNIC Integration)
Transaction Network Services (TNS)Poland1 day ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
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Overview
We are assembling a small, agile team to develop innovative network monitoring products for real-time financial data networks. As a Low-Level Real-Time Linux Developer, you will work closely with hardware engineers and front-end developers to build high-performance systems that interface with custom FPGA-based SmartNICs. Your work will be central to enabling ultra-low latency, high-throughput data capture and telemetry in latency-sensitive financial environments.
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Required Qualifications:
TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Overview
We are assembling a small, agile team to develop innovative network monitoring products for real-time financial data networks. As a Low-Level Real-Time Linux Developer, you will work closely with hardware engineers and front-end developers to build high-performance systems that interface with custom FPGA-based SmartNICs. Your work will be central to enabling ultra-low latency, high-throughput data capture and telemetry in latency-sensitive financial environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-level Linux software to interface with custom FPGA SmartNIC designs.
- Implement high-performance modules in C or C++ for real-time packet analysis, parsing, capture and telemetry.
- Work with network protocols, kernel modules, DMA engines and device drivers.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers and front-end software developers to produce fully deployable end-to-end systems.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in low-level Linux development using C or C++ in a real-time / embedded environment.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (PHY/MAC, Ethernet, vlans, UDP unicast/multicast, IGMP, TCP, PTP etc.) and linux-based IP networking.
- Experience interfacing linux with custom hardware devices.
- Proficient in high-performance programming, performance tuning and system-level debugging.
- Experience with AMD / Solarflare SmartNICs and high-performance network stacks, e.g. ef_vi, solarflare onload.
- Knowledge of other high-performance networking technologies at layer 1 and above.
- Knowledge of advanced time synchronization methods (e.g., PTP, White Rabbit).
- General familiarity with digital design and the FPGA development process.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Self-directed and comfortable working in a small, fast-moving, cross-functional team.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Hybrid working environment.
- Gain experience of real-time financial networks working for a leading global financial technology and services company.
TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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