Senior Linux Kernel Engineer — Memory Management and Swap

Lexarenterprise; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lexarenterprise in San Jose, CA, is seeking a senior Linux kernel engineer to advance core memory-management for Android and embedded Linux devices. You will contribute to kernel implementations spanning zram, zswap, swap, and cgroups to improve performance and reliability.

The role focuses on low-level kernel development, optimization, and close collaboration with hardware teams to deliver high-performance memory subsystems across our product line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel memory management concepts.
• Experience with zram, zswap, swap, and cgroups is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement memory-management features for tiered memory systems in Android/embedded Linux.
• Optimize zram/zswap usage and swap behavior for memory efficiency.
• Tune page fault handling and cgroup quotas to improve performance and isolation.

Connaissances

Linux kernel

Memory management

Zram

Zswap

Cgroups

Android

Embedded Linux

Kernel programming

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Description du poste

A leader in memory solutions we deliver best-in-class products. For consumers and businesses alike, we have committed ourselves to quality, performance, and customer service. It is our mission to design a broad range of memory solutions focused on high performance, exceptional reliability, and outstanding customer service. We provide our partners with top-notch services, from instant technical support and professional services to streamlined and efficient delivery processes that leverage our many years of experience. Our cutting-edge products drive higher performance, increase efficiency, and deliver unwavering reliability. Our continued commitment to innovation ensures we are positioned to deliver superior solutions for our customers, partners, and communities.

About the Role

We are hiring a senior Linux kernel engineer to work on the core memory-management pieces of a tiered memory system for Android and embedded Linux devices.
This role is focused on kernel implementation. You will work in areas such as zram, zswap, swap, cgroups, page fault behavior,