Senior Linux Kernel Architect - Performance & Security

Jobgether; España; Presencial; EUR 110.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Global distributed team environment

Biannual in-person sprints

Annual performance reviews and bonuses

Learning budget USD 2,000/year

Wellness platform & support

Travel opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Partner Company in Spain is seeking a Lead Linux Kernel Engineer (Ubuntu-based) to shape architecture and delivery of a large-scale Linux kernel platform. You will direct initiatives in performance, security, packaging, and hardware enablement, guiding engineers across distributed teams and collaborating with silicon and cloud partners.

You will lead efforts to harden kernels, improve reliability, and coordinate adoption across engineering organizations.

Formación

• 15+ years of kernel/low-level systems experience.
• Expert-level C programming knowledge.
• Unix-like kernel and distribution experience; Linux preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Set technical direction for Linux kernel team and delivery.
• Lead architecture across kernel performance, security, and packaging.
• Collaborate with silicon and cloud partners to optimize platforms.
• Drive kernel hardening and vulnerability mitigation.
• Improve kernel performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Guide packaging/distribution of complex components for end users.
• Coordinate initiatives across internal and external teams.
• Mentor engineers and share knowledge without formal people management.

Conocimientos

Linux kernel

C programming

Unix-like kernel

Python

Bash

Git

Ubuntu/Debian/Snap

Leadership

External engagements

Rust (advantage)

RTOS knowledge (advantage)

Kernel patching

Device drivers / BSPs

English communication

Herramientas

Kernel development tooling

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Descripción del empleo

Partner Company in Spain is seeking a Lead Linux Kernel Engineer (Ubuntu-based) to shape architecture and delivery of a large-scale Linux kernel platform. You will direct initiatives in performance, security, packaging, and hardware enablement, guiding engineers across distributed teams and collaborating with silicon and cloud partners.

You will lead efforts to harden kernels, improve reliability, and coordinate adoption across engineering organizations.