❓ About SiPearl…

Founded in 2019 with the support of the European Union 🇪🇺, SiPearl embodies Europe’s dream of mastering the technological heart of its supercomputers: the microprocessor.

SiPearl is building Rhea, the high-performance, low-power European microprocessor dedicated to supercomputing and AI inference.

This new generation of microprocessors will first target EuroHPC Joint Undertaking ecosystem, which is deploying world-class supercomputing infrastructures in Europe for solving major challenges in medical research, artificial intelligence, security, energy management and climate with a reduced carbon footprint.

SiPearl is working in close collaboration with its 30 partners from the European Processor Initiative (EPI) consortium - leading names from the scientific community, supercomputing centers and industry - which are its stakeholders, future clients and end-users.

SiPearl employs more than 190 people in:

• France (Maisons-Laffitte, Grenoble, Massy, Sophia Antipolis),
• Germany (Duisburg)
• Spain (Barcelona)
• and Italy (Bologna)

SiPearl is part of French Tech Next 120 programme 2024 class.

💻 About the role

In this role, you will work closely with the software team manager.

🎯 What a regular day at the job might look like

• Collaborating with other teams (firmware, hardware, etc.) to comprehend their kernel requirements and develop appropriate solutions.
• Backporting or crafting solutions for 1-2 kernel releases (preference given to code integration into the mainline).
• Assisting in enhancing our automated testing infrastructure.
• Contributing to the smooth execution of the kernel release process.
• Engaging in communication and interaction with upstream maintainers.
• Conducting quarterly individual reviews with team members and participating in career planning sessions.

🔍 What would make you succeed in this role

• 4 years of experience in Linux kernel development.
• Preferably a strong background in kernel debugging or submitting patches to the community.
• Experience in multi-platform (x86 / arm) kernel and system development is advantageous.
• Knowledge of low-level operating systems and hardware primitives.
• Profound expertise in UEFI, ACPI, PCIe, and other related server specifications.
• Experience using kernel perf and/or tracing tools for resolving performance issues.
• Proficiency with Software Development processes, including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Proficiency in C, assembly language, and build systems.

• Adaptable and autonomous
• Excellent oral and written English communication.
• Experience working with and contributing to Open Source communities.
• Familiarity with multiple layers of the Linux stack (hardware, kernel, user space, etc.)

Recruitment process

✔️Discovery interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner (30’)

✔️ AssessFirst personality test - no need to worry, there is no wrong or right answer; our goal is to see beyond your resume (45’)

✔️ 2 technical interviews (1h each)

✔️ Interview with one HRBP in order to answer to your last questions (30 min)

💡 Benefits and conditions

• Contract: Permanent Contract/CDI
• Work model: Hybrid (2 days / week remote)
• Benefits: annual bonus; meal vouchers (60% covered by SiPearl); health insurance (70% covered by SiPearl); 5 days per year of remote work from any EU location; illimited access and pre-paid sessions with a practitioner of your choice on our mental health partner app, moka.care; technical, linguistic and personal development trainings; BSPCE
  
• 📍 Offices: This role is open for our locations in France (Maisons-Laffitte, Grenoble and Sophia Antipolis), Spain (Barcelona) & Italy (Bologna)
  
• Awesome activities such as: Hackathons, Training Challenges, Quarterly Kick-off sessions, team events, Company events and much more
• ⚠️ Please note that while we do not provide VISA Sponsorship, we are committed to assisting international candidates with the visa application process to the best of our ability.

Are you curious to learn more about us?

• Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated with our latest news
• Get updated about our recruiting activities: Sipearl careers webpage
• Get to know a bit more about our team culture: Welcome to the jungle

At SiPearl, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that thrives on the strength of varied perspectives and backgrounds. We recruit talent based on merit, experience, and alignment with our company’s goals and values.