Role: Linux Kernel Developer
Type: Contract
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Ideal Candidate Summary ( 8 -10 years )
We are looking for a senior Linux Kernel Developer -with strong Linux internals and kernel debugging expertise who can troubleshoot complex Linux issues on enterprise server hardware.
The ideal candidate should have experience in : most of them are needed and are mandate
- Linux kernel debugging and crash analysis
- Enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu)
- L3 production support for Linux systems
- Server hardware troubleshooting (preferably HPE servers)
- Root cause analysis of kernel and OS-level issues
This role requires a deep Linux internals engineer, not a general DevOps or application developer.
Must-Have Technical Skills :
Linux Kernel / OS Debugging
Candidates should demonstrate experience with:
- Crash dump analysis (kdump / vmcore)
- Kernel logs analysis (dmesg)
- Kernel panic troubleshooting
Example resume signals:
- "Analyzed kernel crashes using kdump and crash utility"
- "Debugged kernel panic and memory issues"
- "Worked with Linux kernel parameters and tuning"
Linux Internals Knowledge
Candidates should understand:
Hardware Experience (Important) - Very Good TO Have
Candidates should have exposure to:
- Enterprise server hardware
- BIOS / firmware troubleshooting
- Hardware compatibility with Linux
Preferred:
- Dell / Lenovo enterprise servers