Linux Kernel Development Engineer – Live Patching

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🕒 September 23

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🟠 Senior

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💰 $26M Series A on 2022-05

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CIQ is a company specializing in software infrastructure solutions, providing a comprehensive suite of tools and services to enhance security, compliance, and performance. They offer commercial support for Rocky Linux, a community-driven enterprise Linux platform, ensuring security patches, compliance, and indemnification. CIQ's solutions are designed for enterprise environments and regulated industries, enabling seamless deployment across on-premise and cloud platforms. They focus on performance optimization and IT automation, catering to complex high-performance computing needs while maintaining cost-effective solutions. CIQ is also committed to helping organizations migrate from CentOS to Rocky Linux, offering extensive technical support and consulting services.

📋 Description

• Produce and maintain the Linux Kernel for Rocky Linux. • Work with the Development team to define software requirements and lead operational and technical projects. • Build and maintain a kernel live patch process. • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Linux kernel components for CIQ products and services. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into efficient and scalable kernel designs. • Write high-quality, modular, and well-documented code in C and other relevant languages. • Develop and maintain kernel live patching infrastructure, automation, and tools. • Debug and resolve complex kernel-level issues, including memory management, process scheduling, and inter-process communication. • Collaborate with hardware engineers and stakeholders to integrate kernel components with hardware platforms. • Evaluate advancements in the Linux kernel community and relevant technologies. • Review code submissions and provide constructive feedback. • Conduct performance analysis and optimization of kernel components. • Document design decisions, APIs, and processes. • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

🎯 Requirements

• A passion for Linux and open source software, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable products. • Proficiency in C programming and a deep understanding of low-level system programming concepts. • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex kernel-level issues. • In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals, file systems, device drivers, kernel module development, and kpatch operation. • Familiarity with hardware platforms and architectures, including x86 and ARM, and their interactions with the Linux kernel. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to propose innovative solutions to technical challenges. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. • Self-motivated and able to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent Experience. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux kernel development, with a strong focus on system-level programming and device driver development. • Extensive experience in designing and developing Linux kernel components, including process management, memory management, and inter-process communication. • Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, and collaborative development workflows.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Flexible paid time off. • Employee stock options. • Remote work; no travel required for most positions.

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