Informatics Research Grant: Kernel/eBPF Prototype

Inesc Tec; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

INESC TEC is accepting grant applications for a Research Grant (BI) in Computer Science, focused on designing and prototyping a kernel-level, eBPF-based solution to propagate context across a request’s lifecycle. The grant runs for 3 months starting 2027-01-01, with a maintenance stipend of 1359.64 EUR per month and health insurance provided.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Informatics Engineering with strong OS, kernel structures, and eBPF skills, and has experience with C, Python, Go,

Qualifications

• MSc Degree in Informatics Engineering is required.
• Solid knowledge of operating systems, including kernel structures, is required.
• Experience with eBPF technology and kernel-level development is required.
• Proven experience with I/O observability tools and related evidence (URLs, projects, papers) is required.
• Experience with C, Python, Go and Rust is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype a kernel-level, eBPF-based context propagation mechanism for a request’s lifecycle.
• Evaluate the prototype with practical examples focusing on visibility and control.
• Identify real-world use cases and demonstrate applicability in at least one scenario.

Skills

C

Python

Go

Rust

Kernel structures

IO observability tools

eBPF

Kernel development

Education

MSc Degree in Informatics Engineering

Tools

BCC

bpftrace

libbpf

ebpf-go

Aya

Job description

INESC TEC is accepting grant applications for a Research Grant (BI) in Computer Science, focused on designing and prototyping a kernel-level, eBPF-based solution to propagate context across a request’s lifecycle. The grant runs for 3 months starting 2027-01-01, with a maintenance stipend of 1359.64 EUR per month and health insurance provided.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Informatics Engineering with strong OS, kernel structures, and eBPF skills, and has experience with C, Python, Go,