Senior Linux Kernel Architect (Cloud/Live Patching)

Oracle; United States; 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 policy

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Oracle is looking for experienced Linux Kernel Developers to advance the Linux operating system, contributing to kernel subsystems such as networking, storage, and performance optimization.

The role includes responsibilities like designing and developing kernel features and collaborating with hardware design teams. A strong background in Unix/Linux development and proficiency in C programming are required, along with experience in open-source contributions.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $96,800 – $306,400 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong background in operating systems development.
• Several years of hands‑on Unix/Linux kernel development experience.
• 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.
• Collaborate on processor bring-up and architecture enablement.
• Contribute to upstream Linux kernel enhancements for cloud environments.

Skills

Operating systems development

Unix/Linux kernel development

C programming

Kernel-level debugging

Networking technologies

Job description

Oracle is looking for experienced Linux Kernel Developers to advance the Linux operating system, contributing to kernel subsystems such as networking, storage, and performance optimization.

The role includes responsibilities like designing and developing kernel features and collaborating with hardware design teams. A strong background in Unix/Linux development and proficiency in C programming are required, along with experience in open-source contributions.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $96,800 – $306,400 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package.