Kernel Developer

Kernel Developer (worldwide remote, work anywhere)

Remote

Full time

Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain

Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Podgorica, Podgorica Municipality, Montenegro

Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

CloudLinux is a global, remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: Do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high-volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we are all successful.

We are seeking a passionate ELS Kernel Developer to join our KernelCare team, where you'll be responsible for extending the lifecycle of enterprise Linux distributions through expert kernel patch backporting and automation.

 

As our ELS Kernel Developer, you will be responsible for:

 

• Extended Lifecycle Support: Backport upstream patches to an extensive range of kernel versions across RPM and Debian-based distributions
• Kernel Development: Develop and debug Linux kernel code with a focus on security fixes and CVE patches
• Process Automation: Create and maintain Python/Golang/Bash scripts to automate regular tasks and improve team efficiency
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with automation and AI tooling teams to enhance development workflows
• Long-Term Ownership: Take ownership of projects and maintain them over extended periods

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Excellent C programming and debugging skills with hands-on Linux kernel development experience
• Proficiency with the GNU toolchain, GDB, and Git for development and patch management
• Scripting experience in Python, Golang, Shell, or similar languages for automation
• At least upper-intermediate level of English

 

Nice to have:

• Experience with QEMU, Docker, and Jenkins workflows
• Knowledge of BDD (Behavior Driven Development) for testing
• Experience with AI tools for development acceleration
• Core dump analysis and virtualization technologies experience

 

Professional Qualities:

• Team player and collaborative mindset
• Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Open to innovative approaches and tools
• Strong sense of ownership with examples of long-term project maintenance

Benefits

What's in it for you?

 

• A focus on professional development.
• Interesting and challenging projects.
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours, which allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide.
• Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves.
• Compensation for private medical insurance.
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
• Budget for education.
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent.