Kernel & Storage Software Engineer — Hybrid in Austin

Relha LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Austin is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to kernel software in the file system and storage areas, collaborating with US teams, QA, and product managers across the software development life cycle. The role involves building and maintaining features in a cross-functional environment, including integration with Windows release cycles and cloud security considerations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Linux kernel development, performance-oriented design, and

Qualifications

• Experience designing kernel software, especially in file system/storage areas.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel and user-space development.
• Experience optimizing performance and ensuring correctness.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across locations in North America.

Responsibilities

• Research, design and implement kernel software focused on file system and storage layers.
• Design code with emphasis on performance and correctness.
• Collaborate with US-based project managers to understand requirements and write design specifications.
• Work with support and compatibility teams to resolve customer escalations.
• Attend North America customer calls to understand configurations and provide timely solutions.
• Develop unit tests and coordinate with system test teams to troubleshoot defects.
• Use Linux toolchain in both user space and kernel space.

Skills

Kernel development

Linux

C language

File systems

Performance optimization

Tools

Linux toolchain

CC/Compiler

Job description

Thales Austin is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to kernel software in the file system and storage areas, collaborating with US teams, QA, and product managers across the software development life cycle. The role involves building and maintaining features in a cross-functional environment, including integration with Windows release cycles and cloud security considerations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Linux kernel development, performance-oriented design, and