Kernel Live Patching Developer (Flexible Location) Tivoli

Kernel Live Patching Developer (Flexible Location)
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Client:SUSE

Location:Flexible Location (Fully remote)

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Reference:474593213186624716833710

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Posted:20. 02. 2025

Expiry Date:06. 04. 2025

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Kernel Live Patching DeveloperJob Description: SUSE Kernel Core/Architecture team is looking for a Kernel Live Patching Developer.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing live patches for kernel security issues and other bugs in the SUSE Live Patching Product.

A live patch is a means to deliver an important kernel fix without the necessity to reboot a system (also known as "zero down time").

Regardless of the existing tooling, each step of a live patch development requires careful evaluation.

The role also involves work on the tooling and automation, participation in the upstream community, bug fixing, backporting of features, and their maintenance in SUSE products.

The Kernel Core/Architecture team is a part of the SUSE Linux System Group, which is responsible for delivering and supporting SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and related products.

It includes working on the Linux kernel, toolchain, and virtualization.

Key Responsibilities:Developing live patches for security issues and other bugsDeveloping and improving necessary toolingParticipation in the maintenance of SUSE productsSupport of our customers and partnersCollaboration with other teams at SUSE (kernel teams, QA, L3 support, documentation)Participation in open source communitiesRequired Knowledge and Skills (What we expect):Excellent knowledge of the C programming languageGood overview of the Linux kernel internals and implementation principlesGood knowledge of open source community principlesSome knowledge of assembly languageGood knowledge of Linux debugging toolsAccuracy, thoroughness, consideration, assertiveness, self-relianceRecommended Knowledge and Skills (What would be nice to have):Knowledge of userspace toolchain (compiler, linker, libraries)Knowledge of a scripting languageKnowledge of the Linux Kernel development model and practicesWhat We Offer:We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want.

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SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship, and an open mind.

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Sounds like the right fit for you?

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SUSE Values:We are passionate about customersWe are respectful and inclusiveWe are empowered and accountableWe are trustworthy and act with integrityWe are collaborativeWe are SUSE!Job Summary:Job number: 71006709

Date posted: 2025-02-12

Profession: Engineering & IT

Employment type: Full time

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