Kernel Developer

About the Position

Kernel Developer

Latin America, remote

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About the Position

An international company specializing in the development of modern operating systems for hosting providers is looking for a Kernel Developer to join its team!

The company's products are used by thousands of companies around the world, including Dell, GoDaddy, IBM, Zoom, and many others. You will be working on the fastest growing product providing automatic kernel security updates without rebooting for the most popular Linux distributions.

The position is fully remote and exclusively open to candidates based in Latin America.

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Responsibilities

• Research & Analysis: Investigate upstream security (CVE) and bug fixes; analyze patch dependencies and impact on legacy kernels
• Backporting: Manually backport Linux kernel patches to older kernel versions used in RPM-based and Debian-based distributions
• Conflict Resolution: Resolve merge conflicts between upstream changes and target kernel codebases
• Kernel Packaging: Build and rebuild kernel source and binary packages using reproducible build environments for RPM and Debian ecosystems
• Validation & Testing: Validate patched kernels through build tests, runtime tests, and regression analysis to ensure stability
• Tooling & Automation: Enhance internal workflows (patch preparation, build automation, validation pipelines) using Python, Go, and Shell scripting
• AI Integration: Leverage agentic/AI-assisted development tools to accelerate tasks, while rigorously verifying every generated output
• Documentation & Collaboration: Document technical decisions, participate in code reviews, and communicate clearly with team members across time zones

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Requirements

• Strong C proficiency and hands-on Linux debugging skills
• Proven commercial experience in Linux kernel development-specifically patching, backporting, or debugging
• Solid experience with Git, GNU build tools (make, autotools), and standard Linux developer utilities
• Experience building Linux kernels or distribution packages from source
• Scripting and automation skills: Python, Go, or Shell
• Practical exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Codeium, or similar), with a disciplined approach to code verification
• English: Intermediate or higher (B1+), both written and spoken-you’ll be working in an international team and communicating in English daily
• Strong ownership mindset, balanced technical judgment, and ability to articulate trade-offs
• Must be based in Latin America

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Nice to Have

• Experience with RPM/SRPM or Debian kernel packaging
• Familiarity with security patching, CVE analysis, and extended lifecycle maintenance
• Working knowledge of Docker, QEMU, Jenkins, or other CI systems
• Experience designing kernel validation tests, analyzing core dumps, and investigating regressions

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We Offer

• 100% remote work with flexible hours
• 24 paid vacation days + 10 national holidays + unlimited sick leave
• Private medical insurance compensation
• Coworking space and sports/fitness reimbursement
• Professional development budget - conferences, courses, certifications
• Reward program for patentable ideas
• A collaborative, non-corporate environment with a strong engineering culture

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About the Company

An international company specializing in the development of modern operating systems for hosting providers. The company's products are used by thousands of companies around the world, including Dell, GoDaddy, IBM, Zoom, and many others.