Senior Kernel Software Engineer - Linux/C, Drivers & VM

ThreatLocker Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ThreatLocker Inc. is seeking a Kernel Developer to design, implement, and maintain kernel-level code across Windows, Linux, and macOS. You will develop and test drivers, validate user-space interfaces, and contribute to major system components while supporting CI/CD pipelines.

Strong C programming and 7+ years in software are required, with experience in virtualization and security-focused OS internals. The role involves working in an office environment in Ireland, with exposure to diverse

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient in Windows, Linux and/or Mac operating systems.
• Proficient in C programming.
• Knowledge of computer architecture and server platform hardware.
• System software development in C and Python.
• Internals of Linux, Mac and/or Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 (USB, network, graphics, video, mtd, storage, power management)
• Design and maintenance of CI/CD

Skills

C programming

Kernel development

Linux kernel internals

Python

Device drivers

CI/CD

System software development

Debugging

Windows/Linux/macOS familiarity

Tools

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Subversion

VMware/Xen/KVM/Hyper-V

Job description

ThreatLocker Inc. is seeking a Kernel Developer to design, implement, and maintain kernel-level code across Windows, Linux, and macOS. You will develop and test drivers, validate user-space interfaces, and contribute to major system components while supporting CI/CD pipelines.

Strong C programming and 7+ years in software are required, with experience in virtualization and security-focused OS internals. The role involves working in an office environment in Ireland, with exposure to diverse