Senior Linux Kernel Architect — Performance & Security Lead

Jobgether; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team collaboration

In-person sprints twice a year

Learning budget USD 2,000/year

Performance bonus

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a client in the Netherlands to recruit a Lead Linux Kernel Engineer focused on Ubuntu-based systems. You will shape architecture and lead delivery across kernel performance, security, and packaging for large-scale platforms.

You will guide engineers, coordinate with silicon and cloud partners, and drive kernel hardening, reliability, and open-source collaboration in a globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in operating system kernel development or low-level systems engineering with senior-level background (15+ years equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers delivering Linux kernel and distribution work in a large-scale platform.

Skills

Kernel development

C programming

Unix/Linux

Python

Git

Bash

Shell scripting

Leadership

External engagements

English fluency

RTOS knowledge

Kernel patching

Device drivers

Rust knowledge

Travel internationally

Tools

Ubuntu packaging

Debian packaging

Snap packaging

Job description

Jobgether is partnering with a client in the Netherlands to recruit a Lead Linux Kernel Engineer focused on Ubuntu-based systems. You will shape architecture and lead delivery across kernel performance, security, and packaging for large-scale platforms.

You will guide engineers, coordinate with silicon and cloud partners, and drive kernel hardening, reliability, and open-source collaboration in a globally distributed environment.