Linux Kernel Development Engineer, CIQ
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Enterprise-grade open source software infrastructure
Open for applications
Enterprise-grade open source software infrastructure
101-200 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To simplify and unify software infrastructure, enabling customers to craft ground breaking technologies for generations to come.
Role
Who you are
- A passion for Linux and open source software, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable products
- Proficiency in C programming and a deep understanding of low-level system programming concepts
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex kernel-level issues
- In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals, file systems, device drivers, and kernel module development
- Familiarity with hardware platforms and architectures, including x86 and ARM, and their interactions with the Linux kernel
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to propose innovative solutions to technical challenges
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux kernel development, with a strong focus on system-level programming and device driver development
- Extensive experience in designing and developing Linux kernel components, including process management, memory management, and inter-process communication
- Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, and collaborative development workflows
What the job involves
- As a Linux Kernel Development Engineer, you will produce and maintain the Linux Kernel for Rocky Linux
- You need to be familiar with various aspects of kernel support, including embedded and virtualization
- You will work with the Development team to define software requirements and lead operational and technical projects
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Linux kernel components for our products/services at CIQ
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into efficient and scalable kernel designs
- Write high-quality, modular, and well-documented code in C and other relevant languages, adhering to coding standards and best practices
- Develop and maintain kernel-specific testing and automation tools to improve how we build, test, and release kernels
- Debug and resolve complex kernel-level issues, including memory management, process scheduling, and inter-process communication
- Collaborate with hardware engineers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of kernel components with hardware platforms
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in the Linux kernel community and relevant technologies, evaluating their potential impact on our products and services
- Review code submissions from team members and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and consistency
- Conduct performance analysis and optimization of kernel components to meet specified performance targets
- Document design decisions, APIs, and processes for future reference and knowledge sharing
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering their growth and development
Our take
Development of the Community Enterprise Linux Operating System (CentOS) was dropped by IBM’s RedHat in just 2020, leaving a gaping hole in the market. When CIQ’s founders swept in to offer a replacement, Rocky Linux, and a complementary support and servicing company CIQ, the demand reportedly skyrocketed - and, according to CIQ, it hasn’t subsided since.
That’s because the old CentOS was one of the principal OSs used by enterprise, cloud, VMs, and containers - Google, for example, was among one of its many enterprise users. Now Google has picked up Rocky Linux, and CIQ has consequently scooped up that major partnership too - and some healthy funding. It’s a fitting reward for a highly savvy play from the CIQ founders, picking up a tried-and-tested product that’s already achieved strong market penetration.
Besides Rocky Linux, CIQ has also developed cluster provisioning solution Warewulf, high performance computing (HPC) app containers tool Apptainer, and hybrid performance computing platform-as-a-Service Fuzzball. So it’s safe to say that CIQ has managed to skilfully manoeuvre its way into a pivotal position in the development of cutting edge high performance computing architecture. Now it will need to ensure it can capitalize on its lead.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
56% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
May 2022
$26m
SERIES A
Jan 2021
$4m
SERIES A
Total funding: $30m
Company HQ
North Valleys, Reno, NV
Leadership
Gregory Kurtzer
(Co-Founder & CEO)Spent over 16 years as a System Architect, Technical Lead, and Scientific Advisor at Berkeley Lab, before moving into a Corporate Advisor role at RStor. Alongside this, also founded and served as CEO at Sylabs.
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