Linux Kernel OS Developer

About the Role

We are expanding our Linux Kernel Engineering team and seek a seasoned developer with over three years of professional experience in Linux kernel and low-level system software development. This mid-senior level position involves designing, enhancing, and contributing to critical technologies powering enterprise systems.

Why Work With Us

• Take ownership of comprehensive kernel development tasks in a high-impact setting.
• Guide and support junior developers while fostering innovation in open-source software.
• Follow a hybrid work schedule including three days onsite weekly for effective collaboration and integration.
• Engage in a company culture that robustly supports and contributes to open-source communities.
• Impact the performance, reliability, and scalability of enterprise-grade systems significantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of new kernel features, improvements, and device drivers.
• Evaluate and enhance system performance focusing on memory management, scheduling, and I/O subsystems.
• Investigate and resolve complex kernel problems through collaboration with global and open-source teams.
• Submit contributions to public open-source projects such as the Linux kernel community.
• Utilize Git, Python, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) to automate testing and maintain system stability.
• Work directly with clients to analyze and resolve intricate technical challenges.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Proven experience in kernel or low-level software development in C, C++, or Rust.
• In-depth knowledge of operating system internals including memory management, process scheduling, interrupts, and device drivers.
• Proficiency in source control with Git, scripting with Bash, and automation tooling with Jenkins.
• Active participation and code contributions to open-source communities, particularly Linux kernel projects.
• Hands-on understanding of modern I/O technologies such as PCI, NVMe, and RDMA.
• Strong skills in diagnosing and troubleshooting kernel issues using appropriate debugging tools.

Preferred Additional Expertise

• Past contributions to open source projects.
• Experience with current I/O technologies including PCI, NVMe, RDMA.
• Familiarity with IBM Z architecture, including principles of operations, Z assembler, and I/O concepts.