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: Linux Driver Engineer - Senior / Intermediate
POSITION LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
Join a fast growing company to make your contributions to innovative digital TV products that will be available to millions of homes.
Responsibilities:
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Ground up development of media drivers on embedded Linux OS for digital TV processing
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Technical support to partners and customers on regular basis
Requirements:
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5+ years experience in C/C++ languages
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3+ years experience in developing Linux device drivers
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Adequate understanding of the architecture of device driver under Linux OS
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Adequate knowledge of Linux kernel
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Strong communication skills and teamwork
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Experience with digital TV hardware and software is a plus
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Knowledge of MPEG video and audio processing is a plus