Lead Linux Kernel Engineer - Remote, Stock Options

CIQ; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Remote work

Flexible PTO

Job summary

CIQ is seeking a Linux Kernel Development Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the kernel for Rocky Linux-based products. You will work across embedded and virtualization, lead live patching initiatives, and collaborate with hardware teams to ensure robust integration.

You will write high-quality C code, review submissions, and help drive performance optimization across kernel components while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, remote-friendly US setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of Linux kernel development.
• Experience with process management, memory management, IPC.
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of Linux kernel components for CIQ.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into kernel designs.
• Write high-quality, modular C code following standards and best practices.
• Develop and maintain kernel live patching infrastructure and tools.
• Debug and resolve complex kernel-level issues including memory and scheduling.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure kernel/hardware integration.
• Review code submissions and provide constructive feedback to maintain quality.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of kernel components.

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel internals

Device drivers

kpatch

Debugging

x86

ARM

Git

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent Experience.

Tools

Git

kpatch

Kernel live patching

Job description

CIQ is seeking a Linux Kernel Development Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the kernel for Rocky Linux-based products. You will work across embedded and virtualization, lead live patching initiatives, and collaborate with hardware teams to ensure robust integration.

You will write high-quality C code, review submissions, and help drive performance optimization across kernel components while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, remote-friendly US setting.