Senior Software Engineer - OS, Driver & Systems Programming

Kirk Hsin

408-***-**** ********@*****.*** Sunnyvale, CA 94086 linkedin.com/in/kirk-hsin-2b3822b

Summary

Principal Software Engineer with over 15 years of specialized experience in low-level systems programming, Windows and Linux full-stack development, and architecting scalable software solutions. Proven expertise in C, C++, and Python. Seeking a Senior Software Engineer role to leverage deep technical skills in OS bug fixing and driver development.

Skills

Core Competencies: Linux Kernel & Driver Development, C/C++, System-level Programming, Software Architecture & Design, Multithreading, TCP/IP, Debugging & Troubleshooting, QA Automation, Agile Development.

Platforms: Linux, Windows, UNIX, Sun Solaris.

Tools: Windows debugger.

Experience

Software Project Lead, Faroudja Laboratories Inc · Jan 2017 to Jul 2024 ·

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, USA

Architected and led the development of a complex C++ controller for an HDTV upconverter system.

Reduced QA test plan time by 80% by designing an application layer extension to efficiently trap driver, memory leak, and software bugs.

Led and mentored a high-performing engineering team, consistently delivering complex, low-level projects on or ahead of schedule.

Achievement Highlight: EMMY award winner and contributed to a successful IPO.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Senior Software Engineer Apr 2012 - Jan 2017 ·

Cupertino, California, United States ·

Engineered and optimized high-performance device drivers and robust security solutions for printer server systems.

Contributed to the development and implementation of critical network protocols to enhance overall system performance and stability.

Hellobrain, an Intel company · Software Engineer Feb 2002 - Jan 2012 ·

Santa Clara, CA

Designed VoIP package for Windows and Linux

Designed Gnu VNC online plug-in for eCommerce

Designed Internet installer

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science, UTEP, 1989

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, UTEP, 1987

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