Remote Linux Kernel Engineer: Flexible PTO & Open-Source

CIQ; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible PTO

Employee stock options

Remote work

Job summary

CIQ is seeking a Linux Kernel Development Engineer to build and maintain the Linux kernel for Rocky Linux-based products. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable kernel designs and deliver high-quality C code.

You will develop kernel testing, diagnose complex issues, and collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure smooth integration across platforms. Mentorship and documentation are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C programming and low-level system programming.
• 5+ years in Linux kernel development, including devices and drivers.
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of kernel components for CIQ products/services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into efficient kernel designs.
• Write high-quality, modular, and well-documented C code, adhering to coding standards.
• Develop and maintain kernel testing and automation tools to improve build, test, and release processes.
• Debug and resolve complex kernel-level issues, including memory management and IPC.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless kernel-hardware integration.
• Stay updated with Linux kernel advancements and assess relevancy to CIQ products.
• Review code submissions and provide constructive feedback to maintain quality.
• Document design decisions, APIs, and processes for future reference.
• Provide mentorship to junior developers.

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel

Device drivers

X86/ARM architectures

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

CIQ is seeking a Linux Kernel Development Engineer to build and maintain the Linux kernel for Rocky Linux-based products. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable kernel designs and deliver high-quality C code.

You will develop kernel testing, diagnose complex issues, and collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure smooth integration across platforms. Mentorship and documentation are also part of the role.