Systems Software Developer

Company: Vicharak

About the Job: Are you fascinated by the evolution of operating systems, from UNIX to Linux, and how they interface with computer hardware If you're a computer science student eager to dive deep into the intricate world of operating systems, then this internship is your opportunity to gain invaluable insights. What You Will Learn: Linux, the cornerstone of modern computing, is a complex and dynamic operating system with thousands of contributors. As an intern, you'll embark on a journey to understand the inner workings of Linux. You'll grasp the exact process of how your computer detects a keystroke from your keyboard and translates it onto your display. From interrupts to inter-process communications to real-time operating system (RTOS) tasks, you'll explore the entire flow.

• Dive into the sophisticated Linux kernel and witness the collaborative efforts of thousands of developers.
• Gain hands-on experience with u-boot, C/C++ programming, and various Linux driver development (e.g., camera, display, USB, UART, power management).
• Master kernel module development, GUI creation, and various intricacies of Linux systems.

What You Will Work On: As a crucial member of our team, you'll be working on our flagship product, VAAMAN (Learn more at https://vicharak.in/vaaman). VAAMAN represents the next generation of accelerator boards, making it an exciting venture. Additionally, we're actively engaged in developing a series of processor-based boards, enhancing Linux kernels, creating drivers, and building various systems. If you're passionate about operating systems and eager to contribute to our innovative projects, we want you on our team.

Knowledge/familiarity of:- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of C, C++ and the underlying ABI

- GCC/Clang and its usage

- Python (numpy/tensorflow/pytorch/scipy)

- Building programs from source

- git (or any other version control system), CI/CD

- ability to adapt quick

- able to read/understand/grok white papers/research articles

- independent learner

- Understanding software design patterns and software engineering

- Bonus: understanding HDL/FPGAs

- Bonus: Understanding compiler frameworks (llvm, mlir etc.)

If you're someone who loves to code, work with computers, and has a deep interest in operating systems, we're excited to have you join our journey at Vicharak.

For more information, visit our website: https://vicharak.in