Remote Kernel Developer: Backport & Patch Automation

CloudLinux; United States; Remote; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with flexible hours

Competitive compensation

Education budget

Job summary

TuxCare, part of CloudLinux, is seeking a Kernel Developer to join the KernelCare ELS team. You will backport patches, investigate upstream changes, and build distribution packages for enterprise Linux.

You will work with Python, Go, or Shell, validate patches with tests, and collaborate on code reviews. Remote role with flexible hours, competitive compensation, and strong ownership of engineering decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong C programming and Linux debugging skills.
• Practical Linux kernel development, patching, or backporting experience.
• Confident use of Git, GNU build tools, and standard Linux development utilities.
• Experience building Linux kernels or distribution packages.
• Automation experience with Python, Go, Shell, or a similar language.
• Some experience with agentic or AI-assisted development and a clear approach to validating generated output.
• English at an intermediate level or higher, both written and spoken.
• Strong ownership, careful technical judgment, and readiness to explain trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Investigate upstream security and bug fixes and identify their dependencies.
• Backport Linux kernel patches to older RPM- and Debian-based distributions.
• Resolve conflicts caused by differences between upstream and target kernel versions.
• Build and rebuild kernel source and binary packages in reproducible environments.
• Validate patched kernels through focused tests, build checks, and regression analysis.
• Improve patch preparation, build, and validation workflows with Python, Go, or Shell.
• Use agentic development tools responsibly and verify generated code, analysis, and documentation.
• Document technical decisions and participate in code review with the kernel team.

Skills

C programming

Linux debugging

Kernel development

Git

Build tools

Automation scripting

English communication

Ownership & judgment

Tools

Docker

QEMU

Jenkins

Job description

TuxCare, part of CloudLinux, is seeking a Kernel Developer to join the KernelCare ELS team. You will backport patches, investigate upstream changes, and build distribution packages for enterprise Linux.

You will work with Python, Go, or Shell, validate patches with tests, and collaborate on code reviews. Remote role with flexible hours, competitive compensation, and strong ownership of engineering decisions.