Senior Kernel Patch Engineer (Linux/Python)

Ll Oefentherapie; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 99,600 - 234,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Flexible Vacation

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ll Oefentherapie is seeking a Principal Software Developer for Ksplice in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role involves software development within a distributed engineering team at Oracle, focusing on minimizing downtime and enhancing system security.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Python, a background in Linux/UNIX kernel development, and a grasp of software development best practices. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux system development.
• Skills in security vulnerabilities analysis.
• Strong capability in software tooling development using Python/bash.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patching the kernel on the fly with zero downtime.
• Analyze security vulnerabilities in Linux kernel patches.
• Enhance Ksplice tools and improve workflow.

Skills

Software development best practices including TDD

Understanding of security issues in compiled languages

Strong experience with Python

Experience developing the Linux/UNIX kernel

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

Job description

Ll Oefentherapie is seeking a Principal Software Developer for Ksplice in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role involves software development within a distributed engineering team at Oracle, focusing on minimizing downtime and enhancing system security.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Python, a background in Linux/UNIX kernel development, and a grasp of software development best practices. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.