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Red Hat

Senior Software Engineer – Linux Kernel

Red Hat

Senior Software Engineer developing Linux kernel code and leading CI implementations at Red Hat. Collaborating with remote agile teams to ensure RHEL releases.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JenkinsLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform design, implementation, review, and testing of Linux kernel code
  • Backport fixes to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) releases
  • Lead the architecture and implementation of continuous integration pipelines using tools like Jenkins.
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust test frameworks ensuring these frameworks are scalable, reliable, and easily consumable by the team.
  • Triage complex system failures.
  • Analyze kernel panics, core dumps, and kernel logs to identify root causes and distinguish between automation issues and product bugs.
  • Communicate and help coordinate dates, deliverables, feature requirements, roadmaps, etc.
  • Work effectively as part of a distributed, agile team with remote members.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience developing software using C on Linux
  • Strong proficiency with Python and automated testing technologies such as Jenkins, or equivalent
  • Experience with software testing concepts and frameworks
  • Working experience in linux testing and debugging
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Experience with Git
  • Outstanding problem-solving and collaboration skills
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
  • Motivated and dedicated to learning
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
CPythonLinux kernel developmentautomated testingsoftware testing conceptsdebuggingcontinuous integrationscalable test frameworksproblem-solvingroot cause analysis
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationprioritizationtime managementmotivationdedication to learningteamworkadaptabilityleadershipcoordination