Lead Linux Kernel & Automation Engineer

Voktio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

ESPP

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Parental benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voktio is seeking a senior testing lead to drive testing strategy for a distributed Linux-based AI and Compute platform. You will focus on kernel performance, reliability, security, and system validation, and mentor engineers to raise quality standards.

The role emphasizes building automated testing, CI frameworks, and advanced debugging, with leadership responsibilities across the team. Strong C, scripting, and Linux kernel experience are required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong C.
• Python / Shell / Perl.
• KVM.
• Virtio.
• cgroups.
• Memory management.
• File systems.
• Networking.
• Performance testing.
• Automation.
• CI.
• Troubleshooting.
• Technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing strategy for custom Linux kernels.
• Build automated testing and CI frameworks.
• Perform kernel debugging, performance testing, and system validation.
• Mentor engineers and establish quality standards.

Skills

C language

Python

Shell

Perl

KVM

Virtio

cgroups

Memory management

File systems

Networking

Performance testing

Automation

CI

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

KVM

Virtio

cgroups

Job description

Voktio is seeking a senior testing lead to drive testing strategy for a distributed Linux-based AI and Compute platform. You will focus on kernel performance, reliability, security, and system validation, and mentor engineers to raise quality standards.

The role emphasizes building automated testing, CI frameworks, and advanced debugging, with leadership responsibilities across the team. Strong C, scripting, and Linux kernel experience are required.