Kernel Developer (worldwide remote, work anywhere) - Warszawa - ref. d37743219
This role offers a rewarding and stimulating career where you can find solutions for our valued customers.
At KernelCare, our product provides live kernel patching services that deliver security patches and bug fixes for a variety of popular Linux kernels, all without the need for system reboots. We are proud to be a part of CloudLinux Inc., the provider of the #1 OS in security and stability for hosting providers.
For more information about our KernelCare Product, please visit our website: https://tuxcare.com/live-patching-services/
As a Kernel Developer, you will have several key responsibilities:
- Ensure the timely update of existing kernels with security fixes and CVEs patches
- Provide support for existing functionality and implement new features
- Optionally assist with automation by creating Python and Bash scripts (e.g., for testing CVE patches), while the main responsibility for automation lies with a dedicated team
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Strong proficiency in C programming and exceptional debugging skills
- Experience with Linux kernel core subsystems
- Extensive experience with GDB and other debuggers
- Basic understanding of x86-64 ABI
- Proficiency in Git for development, patch management, and branch management
- Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
- Strong planning, time management, decision-making, presentation, and organizational abilities
- Excellent interpersonal abilities and strong team player skills
- Ability to thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment
- English - upper-intermediate or higher - to ensure clear communication of progress within the team
Nice to have:
- Expertise in CPU performance and power analysis
- In-depth knowledge of CPU and cache architectures
- Basic understanding of x86-64 Assembly (AT&T asm)
- Experience with Python and shell scripting
- Prior exposure to Jenkins
Benefits
What's in it for you?- A focus on professional development.
- Interesting and challenging projects.
- Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide.
- Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves.
- Compensation for private medical insurance.
- Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
- Budget for education.
- The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent.
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