Kernel Software Developer

ThreatLocker; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a skilled Windows Kernel Developer to enhance its core kernel infrastructures. This role involves developing, debugging, and testing kernel-level code, as well as managing device driver development across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in C programming, and a strong understanding of operating system internals. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will play a key role in advancing cybersecurity solutions for the Managed Services Provider industry. Embrace this opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, proficient in C and system software.
• Experience with Linux, Windows, and Mac OS internals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain kernel-level code using C programming.
• Manage device driver development and support for various hardware.

Skills

C programming

Linux operating system

Windows operating system

Python programming

Kernel programming

Memory management

Computer architecture

System software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Crucible)

Subversion

Job description

ThreatLocker is a global cybersecurity leader, providing enterprise-level cybersecurity tools for the Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry to improve the security of servers and endpoints. ThreatLocker’s combined Application Whitelisting, Ringfencing, Storage Control and Privileged Access Management solutions are leading the cybersecurity market towards a more secure approach of blocking unknown application vulnerabilities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Windows Kernel Developers develop and maintain a selected subset of the core kernel infrastructures, both in the SUSE enterprise products and upstream.

JOB SCOPE

The Kernel Developer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Developing, debugging and testing kernel level code using the C language
• Exercising/validation of system from user space, knowledge of user space API
• Supports the design, development, and maintenance of major system components
• Manages device driver development and support (one or more of USB, network, graphics, video, mtd, storage, power management)
• Design and maintenance of CI/CD

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in software development
• Proficient in Windows, Linux and/or Mac operating system
• Proficient in C programming
• Experienced in the following:
• Computer architecture and server platform hardware
• System software development in C and Python
• Internals of Linux, Mac and/or Windows operating systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of VMM technologies like VMware/Xen/KVM/Hyper-V Experience.
• Experience with memory management and Kernel programming.
• Knowledge about SR-IOV, SIOV, DMA and PCIe.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization (Python virtual environments and Docker)
• Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Crucible)
• Subversion exposure Familiarity with ARM architecture a plus
• Solid knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems) and networking or storage subsystems architecture

WORKING CONDITIONS

The duties described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. If necessary, reasonable accommodation may be requested and will be evaluated for its relationship to the essential functions that must be performed.

• Job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require travel to visit company offices and/or property locations.
• While performing duties of this job, would occasionally require to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects and tools.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.