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Ubuntu Linux Kernel Test Engineer

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about 24 hours ago
Remote, Worldwide +2 moreMid Level / Senior
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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans for Ubuntu Linux kernels.
  • Build and improve automated test infrastructure for continuous kernel quality validation.
  • Maintain long-lived test suites that evolve alongside supported kernel versions.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous kernel quality validation.
  • Conduct performance benchmarking and regression detection across kernel releases.
  • Measure and improve kernel code coverage, identifying gaps and creating tests.
  • Execute and analyze stress tests covering various workloads.
  • Develop and maintain fuzzing harnesses to discover kernel vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with a globally distributed team.
  • Contribute to upstream test suites and testing frameworks.
  • Document test methodologies, results, and coverage gaps.

Requirements

  • Significant programming experience in Python.
  • Experience with test frameworks such as LTP, kselftest, or similar.
  • Experience designing and executing system-level tests.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD systems like Jenkins or GitHub CI.
  • Experience maintaining test suites over long periods.
  • Familiarity with Linux kernel internals and subsystems.
  • Experience with Linux systems administration and automation.
  • Solid background with git.
  • Well-organized and able to deliver to fixed schedules.
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to travel twice a year for company events.

Benefits

  • Fully remote working environment.
  • Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
  • Annual compensation review.
  • Recognition rewards.
  • Annual holiday leave.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’.
  • Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.