ViXS Systems Inc. is a leading provider of smart network multimedia processor solutions that enable a rich video entertainment experience. The goal of our technologies is to enable seamless multimedia control, conversion and connectivity between all classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices. Our products are used to enable multiple applications within consumer electronics and network infrastructure devices, such as set-top devices, digital televisions (DTVs), Blu-ray players, digital video recorders (DVRs), personal video recorders (PVRs), multimedia personal computers (PCs), network attached storage (NAS), wireless access devices, media gateways and network infrastructure systems.
Our solutions are comprised of semiconductors and related software that allow consumers to take video content from a wide variety of devices and view it in high quality on a wide variety of displays. We achieve this by capitalizing on our core competencies in high-performance digital, analog and mixed signal integrated circuit (IC) design and software design, as well as our ability to combine these competencies from concept to product launch.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and offices in Europe, Asia and North America, ViXS has filed more than 240 patents worldwide with over 70 patents being issued to date.
POSITION TITLE: Diagnostic Software Engineer
POSITION LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
POSITION LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
ViXS is a fabless semiconductor and software developer focused on delivering video on any CE or PC platform. The company has developed a semiconductor chipset and software solution for processing, managing and securing broadcast-quality MPEG video streams. Join the ASIC design team to develop the latest ICs that implement ViXS's advanced display technology.
Description:
The successful candidate will assume the following responsibilities:
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Develop diagnostics used in verification of hardware blocks in future generation of ASICs
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Work with ASIC engineers to design test plans used in verification
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Maintain an existing diagnostic environment running on Windows and DOS environment
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Develop a new diagnostic environment running on Linux
Qualifications:
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BASc degree in computer science, computer or electrical engineering
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3+ years experience in C language.
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3+ years experience in diagnostics
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3+ years experience in programming Windows Applications
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Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
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Comfortable using logic analyzer and scope
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3+ years experience in developing Linux drivers/applications
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Adequate understanding of the architecture of device driver under Linux OS
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Adequate knowledge of Linux kernel