9687 - Senior Kernel Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, package, test, and deploy eLxr packages, applications, and tools
• Contribute improvements back to the Debian community
• Collaborate on security improvements and vulnerability management
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues
• Support integration and optimization for AI workloads
• Contribute to the review of merge requests to ensure best practices are being followed by individual contributors and reviewers, ensuring the efficiency of the review process
• Ensure assigned milestones are delivered on time and within budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Documentation, Support) to ensure a cohesive product
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and help develop contingency plans as needed
• Define and ensure compliance with eLxr guidelines and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Linux
• Strong technical knowledge of Linux and related technologies
• Proficiency in software packaging and package management
• Demonstrated contributions to Linux distributions, ideally Debian, through documentation, bug fixes, or packages
• Knowledge of Linux userspace applications and Linux kernel internals
• Familiarity with technologies such as UEFI and u-boot
• Strong debugging and application-building skills
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, CI/CD, and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of cloud computing tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Understanding of CVE management and security patching
• Experience across multiple programming languages
• Knowledge of container technologies and virtualization

Nice to Have

• Experience with open-source contribution and community engagement
• Experience supporting or developing for edge computing environments
• Familiarity with open-source projects related to Linux and cloud-native solutions

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
• Significant experience in Linux software development
• Proven contributions to Linux distributions or open-source projects

Benefits & Perks

• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work
• Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance
• Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage
• Matching RRSP
• Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance
• Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through Unmind
• Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars
• Competitive salary range plus bonuses (specific ranges vary by location)
• Eligibility for health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flex time off, 401k enrollment, and 12 paid holidays