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Software Engineer - Linux Kernel

Washington, United States (On-site)

Software Engineer - Linux Kernel

1 Hour ago • All levels • Administrative • DevOps • $81,900 PA - $174,600 PA

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Job Description

Microsoft's Linux Systems Group seeks a talented Linux Kernel Engineer to contribute to Azure's Linux-based technologies. This role involves kernel-level code development, debugging production issues, collaborating with open-source communities (upstream contributions are a plus), and participating in a live site operations team with on-call responsibilities. The engineer will work on cutting-edge accelerations and optimizations for public and private clouds, interacting with internal and external partners across various geographical locations. Responsibilities include triaging and fixing kernel bugs, feature validation, and patch review within the upstream Linux kernel community. The position requires strong Linux command-line skills and experience with Git.

Must have:

Kernel-level code development
Linux kernel debugging
Bug fixing in production
Collaboration with open-source communities
Git experience

Good to have:

Experience with Linux debugging tools (crash, drgn)
eBPF-based tracing tools knowledge
Linux kernel security expertise
Device driver experience
Proficiency in C, Bash, Python, or Rust

Perks:

Industry-leading healthcare
Educational resources
Product and service discounts
Savings and investment options
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time off
Giving programs
Networking opportunities

Overview

Do you want to participate in creating and delivering the next generation of technologies to power private and public cloud infrastructures? Do you love to contribute to open-source technologies and communities across the globe? Do you want to be part of a high-energy and creative team that is currently impacting millions of customers across the planet?

The Linux Systems Group is building the Linux based technologies at Microsoft, and we are looking for a talented Linux Kernel Engineer to join our team. If you are interested in working on Linux at Microsoft, this is the job for you!

Our team plays a key leadership role in Azure by driving Linux and open-source technologies, solutions, and strategy. In this role, you will work closely with internal and external partners, coordinate design and coding across multiple projects, and interact with teams in disparate geographic locations. You will work closely with upstream open-source projects, representing Microsoft as a strong community partner and contributor. You will be developing cutting edge accelerations and optimizations to power future public and private clouds. You will define and push the limits of innovative technologies -- working with the latest hardware, the largest servers, and even larger data centers.

If you love to solve the large-scale enterprise issues and enjoy working on system-level design and implementations, this is the right place for you! Come and join us to build our next generation cloud and services, which will have significant impact on millions of customers across the planet!

Relocation assistance is unavailable for this role.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to develop kernel-level code
Ability to triage, debug, and fix Linux kernel issues discovered in test and production environments
Experience using core Linux command line utilities and managing code with git

Other Qualifications:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with open-source communities. Upstream Linux kernel contributions are a plus.
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Linux kernel debugging tools, such as crash or drgn
- Modern tracing tools based on eBPF
- Linux kernel security - reactive response and proactive development
- Device drivers
- Experience in C, Bash, Python, and/or Rust

Software Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $81,900 - $160,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $105,600 - $174,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 21, 2025.

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Responsibilities

Triaging, debugging, and fixing Linux kernel bugs seen in production.
Linux kernel development, including aspects of feature validation.
Working within the upstream Linux kernel community to contribute and review patches.
Rotation in a live site operations virtual team with on-call duties (split between a primary and backup role) from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM PST.
On-call requirements that impact off-hours (nights/weekends) will be offset with weekday time off.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Savings and investments

Maternity and paternity leave

Generous time away

Giving programs

Opportunities to network and connect

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$81.9K - $174.6K/yr (Outscal est.)

$128.3K/yr avg.