Principal Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and implementation of new functionalities in the Linux kernel, focusing on BPF, the networking stack, and/or the security subsystem.

• Integrate new Linux kernel functionalities into Cilium and/or Tetragon.

• Work collaboratively with a small technical team on innovative features.

• Actively engage with the upstream Linux kernel community.

• Collaborate with engineering, product teams, and customers to ensure alignment of future technical directions with business objectives.

• Contribute to and maintain high engineering standards, code quality, and operational excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in upstream Linux kernel development.

• At least 5 years of experience in C programming.

• A public history of contributions to open-source code is essential.

• In-depth knowledge of Linux systems design, performance, security, and/or networking, as well as the Linux kernel.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in upstream Linux kernel development.

• At least 5 years of experience with C, BPF, and Go.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing APIs.

• Experience with production systems at scale is preferred.

• A background in networking is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, cloud-native workloads, and/or distributed systems.

• A strong desire to produce high-quality and efficient code.

• A self-motivated individual capable of working independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to present and discuss your work at technical conferences (e.g., KubeCon, Linux Plumbers, LSF/MM/BPF).

• A welcoming and diverse workplace environment.

• Opportunities for growth and development on a global scale.