Staff Engineer - Linux kernel Developer

Nutanix; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer Linux Kernel Developer to design and optimize features within the Linux kernel. The ideal candidate will have expertise in kernel internals, device drivers, and system-level programming. Responsibilities include developing kernel modules, debugging complex kernel issues, and collaborating with hardware teams for compatibility. This position offers a chance to influence architecture decisions and mentor other engineers, making it suitable for a skilled professional looking to impact software development significantly.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals.
• Experience in developing kernel modules and device drivers.
• Strong debugging skills for kernel issues and performance bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components within the Linux kernel.
• Maintain kernel modules and device drivers for hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure hardware-software compatibility.
• Contribute to system performance optimization.

Skills

Kernel internals

Device drivers

Performance tuning

System-level programming

Tools

Advanced debugging tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Staff Engineer Linux Kernel Developer to design, develop, and optimize features within the Linux kernel and low-level system software. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in kernel internals, device drivers, performance tuning, and system-level programming, with a strong ability to influence architecture decisions and mentor other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain components within the Linux kernel, focusing on areas such as scheduling, memory management, networking, or file systems.
• Develop and maintain kernel modules and device drivers for various hardware platforms.
• Debug complex kernel issues, crashes, and performance bottlenecks using advanced debugging tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to bring up new platforms and ensure hardware-software compatibility.
• Contribute to system performance optimization, power management, and scalability improvements.
• Participate in kernel upstreaming efforts and maintain patches for long-term support kernels.