Senior Linux Kernel Architect (Cloud/Live Patching)

Oracle; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 96,800 - 306,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Flexible Vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Oracle is seeking experienced Linux Kernel Developers to enhance the Linux operating system for cloud environments in Santa Clara, California. The role involves contributing to substantial projects across networking, storage, and security kernel subsystems.

Candidates should possess a strong background in Unix/Linux development, proficiency in C programming, and familiarity with multiple kernel subsystems. Competitive compensation is offered ranging from $96,800 to $306,400 per year, accompanied by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong background in operating systems development.
• Several years of hands-on Unix/Linux kernel development experience preferred.
• Proficiency in C programming and kernel-level debugging.
• Expertise in one or more Linux kernel subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize kernel features across networking and storage.
• Contribute to the upstream Linux kernel for cloud-scale deployments.
• Collaborate with hardware design teams.

Skills

Unix/Linux kernel development

C programming

Kernel-level debugging

Networking technologies

Open-source development practices

Tools

Python

Bash scripting

Job description

Oracle is seeking experienced Linux Kernel Developers to enhance the Linux operating system for cloud environments in Santa Clara, California. The role involves contributing to substantial projects across networking, storage, and security kernel subsystems.

Candidates should possess a strong background in Unix/Linux development, proficiency in C programming, and familiarity with multiple kernel subsystems. Competitive compensation is offered ranging from $96,800 to $306,400 per year, accompanied by comprehensive benefits.