Summary
A low-level systems engineering role focused on developing and maintaining kernel components, device drivers, and system software. The ideal candidate has strong C programming skills, operating system knowledge, debugging experience, and familiarity with virtualization technologies.
Highlights
Work on advanced low-level systems engineering, kernel technologies, virtualization, and security-focused software with competitive compensation and benefits.
Description
Windows Kernel Software Developer
Our client, a global cybersecurity leader that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity tools for the Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry, is seeking a Kernel Software Developer based in Orlando, FL.
SALARY
$140K - 180K (based on experience) + benefits, 401k, and more
LOCATION
Onsite in Orlando, FL preferred, Remote Available
Position Overview
Low level Systems Developers develop and maintain a selected subset of the core kernel infrastructures, both in the SUSE enterprise products and upstream.
JOB SCOPE
The Kernel Developer will be responsible for, but not limited to:Developing, debugging and testing kernel level code using the C language Exercising/validation of system from user space, knowledge of user space API Supports the design, development, and maintenance of major system components Manages device driver development and support (one or more of USB, network, graphics, video, mtd, storage, power management) Design and maintenance of CI/CD Ported/maintain Windows distribution for a platform
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in software development Proficient in Windows operating system Proficient in C programming Experienced in the following:
Computer architecture and server platform hardware System software development in C and Python Internals of Windows operating systems
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of VMM technologies like VMware/Xen/KVM/Hyper-V ExperienceExperience with memory management and Kernel programmingKnowledge about SR-IOV, SIOV, DMA and PCIeExperience with virtualization and containerization (Python virtual environments and Docker) Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Crucible) Subversion exposure, familiarity with ARM architecture a plus Solid knowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems) and networking or storage subsystems architecture
