Linux Kernel Developer

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Linux Kernel Developer you will be responsible for the development and optimization of various components in the core kernel and related areas such as Memory management, CPU scheduler, RAS, I/O and KVM.
You will apply your deep expertise in development of Enterprise Linux features to ensure out of box performance is obtained for key workloads on POWER systems. In the process, you will also interact and actively participate in the Linux kernel community discussions for feature design and development.”
“Design and develop state of the art features for Enterprise Linux.
Work closely with Opensource community to upstream the features developed.
Works towards the goal to ensure POWER systems objectives are optimally achieved.
Interact with teams above and below the stack to ensure goals are met holistically.

As a developer, you will work in a highly dynamic team of Linux kernel engineers. Most of these engineers are well known in Linux Kernel community. The motivating team environment will help you learn the following –

• You will learn about new IBM Power architecture, System internals, Linux kernel internals
• You will have access to technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be
• You will learn directly from expert developers in the field; our team leads love to mentor.
• You will have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 3 to 8 years ofexperience in working on projects realted to Linux internals / Operating systems.
• Working knowledge of computer systems architecture
• Strong Operating systems skills.
• C, C++, Python and scripting
• Experience with working with open source software
• Proven communication skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Prior exposure to opensoruce community work