Extend, improve, and maintain the existing live kernel patching codebase
Participate in the upstream Linux community and contribute to live patching projects
Collaborate with Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Product Management, Documentation, Build teams, and the broader open source community
Develop new test cases and investigate and fix reported bugs
Backport fixes to supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) releases
Communicate and help coordinate timelines, deliverables, feature requirements, and roadmaps
Participate in AI-assisted code reviews, utilizing tools that provide real-time feedback, identify potential bugs, security vulnerabilities, and adherence to coding standards, contributing to a more thorough and efficient review process

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Software Engineering or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Familiarity with low-level programming concepts, including computer architecture, operating systems, and Linux kernel and user-space development
Proficiency in C programming
Experience with open source tools and development workflows (e.g., make, shell scripting, git)
Knowledge of Linux scripting tools such as Bash, Python and Rust
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a distributed team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

C programmingLinux kernel developmentlow-level programmingcomputer architectureoperating systemsBash scriptingPythonRustgittest case development

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationindependent workcollaborative workcoordinationtimelines managementdeliverables managementfeature requirements managementroadmap planningproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science