About us

APIs are a foundational element of innovation in today’s app-driven world. From banks, travel, entertainment, retail, and transportation to IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities, every web and mobile app depends on APIs. Without secure APIs, rapid innovation would be impossible. Salt Security is the only patented solution to identify and prevent the top threat of API attacks using big data and AI.

At Salt, we’re passionate about what we do. We work as a team and embrace new ideas, wherever they come from. We also enjoy all the benefits of a startup environment.

About The Position:

We are seeking an experienced RT Linux Team Leader with expertise in Linux internals, real-time programming, networking, and kernel internals. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven track record in managing and guiding technical teams.

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What will you do?

• Lead and manage a team of RT Linux developers
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
• Ensure successful implementation of real-time applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
• Drive team performance through effective leadership and project management
• Drive the code within the team’s responsibility to high coverage and make sure it is documented and maintainable

Who are you?

• Proven experience in leading and managing technical team
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar role, focusing on embedded systems, Linux, and networking, with significant leadership responsibilities
• Linux Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Linux internals and system administration
• Real-Time Systems (RT): In-depth understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and real-time programming principles
• Networking: Solid grasp of networking protocols and stack, including HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, etc. Knowledge of common application layer protocols such as gRPC - advantage
• Proficiency in C/C++, Go language and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash
• Kernel Development: Experience with Linux kernel module development, device drivers, and kernel internal

Optional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• eBPF: Hands-on experience with extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) and related concepts (kprobes & uprobes usage specifically
• Good understanding of virtualization, containerization, and Kubernetes
• Good understanding of automation tools, CI/CD, and development frameworks