Staff Linux Systems Engineer (Platform & Infrastructure) 10271

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• Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software following best practices
• Debug and enhance code for performance and issue resolution
• Automate development and testing workflows with scripts and tools
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Maintain technical documentation, including design specs and APIs
• Stay updated with Linux advancements through open-source collaboration.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams, to ensure successful project execution

• Over 7+ years of experience as a Linux Developer, Kernel Engineer or Software Engineer
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in Linux development, including C/C++, Python, or Shell scripting
• Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec etc.)
• Hands-on expertise with virtual machines (VMs), including hypervisors (e.g., VMware, KVM, or VirtualBox) and optimizing resource allocation and virtualization laye
• Proficiency in container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in building, deploying, and debugging containerized applications
• Exposure to common security protocols and their design (SSH, IPsec, TLS etc.), and ability to understand security standard requirements and apply them to products.
• Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools
• Familiarity with open-source development practices and collaboration with open-source communities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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