Kernel Developer

2 Months ago • All levels

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

CloudLinux is a global, remote-first company seeking a passionate ELS Kernel Developer for their KernelCare team. The role involves extending the lifecycle of enterprise Linux distributions through expert kernel patch backporting and automation. The company is known for its Linux infrastructure and security products, serving over 50,000 production servers and 40 million websites worldwide. KernelCare provides live kernel patching without reboots. This role offers an innovation focus with AI tools and automation-first practices, enterprise impact managing kernel support for large-scale distributions, a collaborative environment with specialized teams, and technical growth opportunities in Extended Lifecycle Support and patch backporting.

Must Have:

Backport upstream patches to various kernel versions
Develop and debug Linux kernel code
Create automation scripts (Python/Golang/Bash)
Collaborate with automation and AI teams
Maintain projects over extended periods

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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.

CloudLinux Inc., the maker of the #1 OS for web hosting providers, serves over 50,000 production servers and 40 million websites worldwide. Our KernelCare product provides a live kernel patching service that delivers security patches and bug fixes for popular Linux kernels without requiring system reboots.

Ready to join our remote-first culture and make an impact on enterprise Linux infrastructure? Visit https://cloudlinux.com/ to learn more about our company.

What Makes This Role Unique:

Innovation Focus: Work with cutting-edge AI tools and automation-first development practices
Enterprise Impact: Manage kernel support for enterprise-scale Linux distributions
Collaborative Environment: Partner with specialized automation and AI teams
Technical Growth: Deep expertise development in Extended Lifecycle Support and patch backporting

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