Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

Responsibilities

• Locate performance bottlenecks within Linux drivers as well as other components and suggest/implement enhancements to meet target performance goals
• Contribute to the linux kernel community to commit new features and fixes
• Provide architectural guidance and fresh ideas how to tackle kernel problems
• Add new features and operations to our data – path.

Requirements

• BA or BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable experience
• +2 years’ experience in linux device driver development – advantage to block devices
• +4 years experience in C coding language and software development
• Familiar with enterprise linux distros (red hat, ubuntu etc)
• Experience in kernel research while understanding linux internals and subsystems (Memory, IO, storage etc)
• Fast learner and a team player
• Innovative person with excellent problem-solving skills

Advantages

• Familiar with linux system and open-source tools such as multipath, mdadm, systemd
• Experience working with linux kernel community
• Ability to run performance benchmarks using standard tools
• knowledge in storage and networking services
• Deep understanding of device mappers and the block layer
• Familiar with cloud technologies