Linux Kernel SDET II - Automation & CI Engineer

Insight Global

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 171,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test II in Austin, TX for a full-time role focused on hands-on Linux infrastructure testing. You will help lead testing for a custom Linux kernel with emphasis on new hardware support and scalable continuous-testing infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong scripting (Python, Shell, or Perl).

Qualifications

  • 2 years of relevant experience plus a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Proficient scripting in Python, Shell, or Perl.
  • Understanding of Linux kernel internals and related tooling.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and scale automated testing frameworks for Linux kernel and OS imaging processes.
  • Validate hardware compatibility, functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
  • Build test suites for new hardware designs and platforms.
  • Help port CLIENT-specific modifications to newer Linux kernel versions and VM infrastructure software.
  • Debug and troubleshoot low-level system problems in testing and simulated environments.
  • Improve existing build and test automation infrastructure and CI pipelines.
  • Drive continuous integration and continuous testing processes.
  • Contribute to testing organization quality standards and learn alongside senior engineers.

Skills

Python
Shell
Perl
Linux kernel internals
KVM
virtio
cgroups
Memory management
File systems
TCP/IP
x86 architectures
ARM64 architectures
CI frameworks
Performance benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

KVM debugging tools
CI tooling

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test II in Austin, TX for a full-time role focused on hands-on Linux infrastructure testing. You will help lead testing for a custom Linux kernel with emphasis on new hardware support and scalable continuous-testing infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong scripting (Python, Shell, or Perl).

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