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Innovecs
Innovecs

Senior Software Engineer (Kernel)

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Salary Estimate

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Seniority

Senior

Tech stacks

Linux
Software Development
C
+15

Permanent role
19 hours ago
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Innovecs is a global digital services company with a presence in the US, the UK, the EU, Israel, Australia, and Ukraine. Specializing in software solutions, the Innovecs team has experience in Supply Chain, Healthtech, Collaboration Tech, and Gaming.

For the fifth year in a row, Innovecs is included in the Inc. 5000, the list of fastest-growing private companies in the US, and a ranking of the best global outsourcing service providers by IAOP. Recently, Innovecs was honored with the prestigious Global Good Awards for the Employee Engagement & Wellbeing, won gold at the Employer Brand Management Awards, and was included in the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces Ranking.

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in Linux kernel development and debugging
  • Master of low-level C development in Linux kernel, with vast experience in performance-sensitive code and a solid understanding of the VFS, page cache & file system concepts
  • Familiarity with kernel development methodologies and kernel structure, as well as experience in developing kernel modules
  • Top-notch experience in the Linux Kernel Driver model & development
  • Lock/lockless synchronization between kernel space & user space
  • Broad knowledge and understanding in Linux internals, kernel subsystems (Memory Management, IO, Storage, Networking), and kernel crash and core analysis skills
  • Knowledge of IO tools and performance benchmarks using standard tools
  • A deep understanding of threading and locking mechanisms
  • A highly motivated and independent engineer with a positive attitude, a creative and open mind, and fluency in English.
  • It's nice if you have:
  • Experience with the D programming language for system-level or performance-critical development
  • A background in working with the Linux kernel community
  • Experience contributing/up-streaming/maintaining kernel code
  • Knowledge of storage subsystems, storage stack, and protocols (NVMe, NFS, Samba, filesystems), along with development experience with enterprise-grade storage solutions
  • Experience hacking complex open-source projects

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Kernel Engineer, you’ll:

  • Design and develop core product features in a complex software system with a focus on Linux kernel and OS infrastructure layers
  • Provide architectural guidance and fresh ideas in our core kernel driver and related interfaces
  • Locate performance bottlenecks within Linux and/or its driver or other components, and suggest & implement enhancements to meet target performance goals

Our value to you:

  • Flexible hours and remote-first mode,
  • Competitive compensation,
  • Complete Hardware/Software setup – anything you need for work,
  • Open-door culture, transparent communication, and top management at a handshake distance,
  • Health insurance, vacation, sick leaves, holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave,
  • Access to our learning & development center: workshops, webinars, training platform, and edutainment events,
  • Virtual team buildings and social activities.

About Innovecs

👥501-1000
📍Kyiv
🔗Website
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