Porting Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for talented Porting Engineers at Senior , Mid-Level , and Junior positions to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in C programming and experience working with Unix-based systems , particularly Linux. You will be responsible for porting, optimizing, and maintaining software across platforms, working in non-GUI, command-line environments, and interfacing with databases. Key Responsibilities: Porting and optimizing software for Unix/Linux-based environments. Developing and debugging non-GUI, character-based tools and scripts. Writing efficient, maintainable code in plain C . Leveraging Unix/Linux system calls and kernel-level programming. Managing build processes using make and maintaining makefiles. Interfacing C programs with popular SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL). Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines. Requirements: All levels should meet the following baseline qualifications, with additional experience and responsibilities expected for Senior roles and learning opportunities for Junior candidates : Advanced knowledge of C programming (not C++, C#, or other variants). Strong expertise in Unix/Linux environments, including: Command-line tools and scripting (e.g., bash , vi or equivalent editors). Compiling, linking, shared libraries, and debugging. Solid understanding of Unix/Linux system calls and kernel internals. Experience with C-interfaces to SQL databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Informix. Preferred knowledge of graphical interfaces like X11, Motif, or OpenLook. Experience Requirements: Senior Role: 7+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated leadership and expertise in porting and optimizing complex systems. Mid-Level Role: 3-6 years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of Unix/Linux systems and C programming. Junior Role: 0-2 years of experience, with a solid foundation in C programming and a willingness to learn.