Kernel Developer - KernelCare ELS team
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Job Details
- Languages
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency
- Required Skills
- PythonGitGoDebugging
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in C programming and Linux debugging techniques.
- Practical experience with Linux kernel development, patching, or backporting.
- Experience using Git, GNU build tools, and standard Linux development utilities.
- Experience building Linux kernels or Linux distribution packages.
- Knowledge of automation and scripting using Python, Go, Shell, or similar technologies.
- Experience using AI-assisted or agentic development tools with a strong approach to validating generated outputs.
- Ability to communicate technical decisions clearly and explain engineering trade-offs.
- Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency, both written and spoken.
Responsibilities
- Investigate upstream Linux kernel security fixes, bug fixes, and related changes to identify dependencies and implementation requirements.
- Backport Linux kernel patches to supported older RPM- and Debian-based distributions.
- Resolve compatibility issues and conflicts between upstream kernel versions and target enterprise distributions.
- Build and rebuild Linux kernel source and binary packages in reproducible development environments.
- Validate patched kernels through focused testing, build verification, regression analysis, and quality checks.
- Improve patch preparation, build, and validation workflows using automation tools and programming languages such as Python, Go, or Shell.
- Use AI-assisted and agentic development tools responsibly while reviewing and validating generated code, analysis, and documentation.
- Document technical decisions, approaches, and trade-offs for internal knowledge sharing.
- Participate in code reviews and collaborate with kernel engineering teams to maintain high-quality solutions.
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