Senior Linux Engineer

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Linux Software Engineer who relishes challenges and is capable of low-level work as well as design and technical research. Our product supports a multitude of different targets, safely and effectively deployed, and runs in critical components of our customer's network. While maintaining a minimal footprint, we maintain high performance while meeting time and resource constraints. To achieve our goals, we continually research, experiment, and utilize cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, knowledge of networking, K8S, and Linux internals, and RT/Time Critical application experience.

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What will you do?

• Develop and maintain RT Linux applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Implement time-critical applications with high coverage, maintaining minimal footprint ensuring code is documented and maintainable.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Linux internals and real-time systems.

Who are you?

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, focusing on low-level systems/ embedded, Linux, and networking.
• Experience with RT programming, maintaining a minimal footprint, and meeting resource constraints.
• Solid grasp of networking protocols and stack, including HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, etc.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/ C++/ Go language, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with Linux kernel module development, device drivers, and kernel internals.

Optional Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Linux internals and system administration.
• Hands-on experience with extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) and related concepts (kprobes & uprobes usage specifically).
• Knowledge of common application layer protocols such as gRPC.
• Good understanding of virtualization, containerization, and Kubernetes.
• Good understanding of automation tools, CI/CD, and development frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience as a team lead or technical leader.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about the position and feel it could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the mandatory requirements. Your unique skills and perspective might be just what we’re looking for!