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DigitalOcean . We are looking for a Senior Engineer who is passionate about the Linux kernel. As a Senior Engineer I at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. You will optimize and enhance core system performance, ensuring our products consistently exceed customer expectations. This role focuses on ensuring performance metrics are accurate and accessible to users, enabling transparent insights into our systems\' capabilities and efficiency. What You’ll Do
Optimize kernels for performance and resiliency across the DigitalOcean fleet for storage, networking, and virtualization Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel Deliver critical kernel fixes and security mitigations with kernel live patches Investigate and resolve virtual machine downtime and kernel issues in our production environment Perform kdump analysis to identify and address kernel failures Implement monitoring and alerting of key metrics to drive resiliency of compute infrastructure Improve tooling and automation for testing and deployment of Linux kernels Lead initiatives to enhance shared infrastructure, balancing performance optimization with rigorous security standards Work cross-functionally to harness new performance capabilities from evolving hardware architectures Participate in on-call rotations as needed to support system reliability Work with Linux kernel community to push changes upstream What You’ll Add To DigitalOcean
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging Debugging skills with Linux kernel and kernel drivers Proficient in C/C++ programming and one or more scripting languages Familiarity with compiler toolchains, build environments Experience with Linux virtualization using KVM, QEMU General understanding of Linux kernel security mechanisms and common security concepts Familiarity with x86_64 and/or ARM architectures Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems at scale Excellent cross-team collaboration and communication skills Professional-level written and spoken English with strong presentation abilities Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean
We innovate with purpose. You’ll be part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. You will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. We prioritize career development. You’ll do the best work of your career and work with smart, motivated people. We provide resources for growth, including conference and training reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning. We care about your well-being. We offer a competitive benefits package with programs like Employee Assistance, local meetups, and flexible time off where permitted. We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is between $137,040 and $171,300, with potential bonuses and equity compensation, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. This is a remote role
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Join to apply for the
Senior Engineer I: Fleet Kernel
role at
DigitalOcean . We are looking for a Senior Engineer who is passionate about the Linux kernel. As a Senior Engineer I at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. You will optimize and enhance core system performance, ensuring our products consistently exceed customer expectations. This role focuses on ensuring performance metrics are accurate and accessible to users, enabling transparent insights into our systems\' capabilities and efficiency. What You’ll Do
Optimize kernels for performance and resiliency across the DigitalOcean fleet for storage, networking, and virtualization Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel Deliver critical kernel fixes and security mitigations with kernel live patches Investigate and resolve virtual machine downtime and kernel issues in our production environment Perform kdump analysis to identify and address kernel failures Implement monitoring and alerting of key metrics to drive resiliency of compute infrastructure Improve tooling and automation for testing and deployment of Linux kernels Lead initiatives to enhance shared infrastructure, balancing performance optimization with rigorous security standards Work cross-functionally to harness new performance capabilities from evolving hardware architectures Participate in on-call rotations as needed to support system reliability Work with Linux kernel community to push changes upstream What You’ll Add To DigitalOcean
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging Debugging skills with Linux kernel and kernel drivers Proficient in C/C++ programming and one or more scripting languages Familiarity with compiler toolchains, build environments Experience with Linux virtualization using KVM, QEMU General understanding of Linux kernel security mechanisms and common security concepts Familiarity with x86_64 and/or ARM architectures Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems at scale Excellent cross-team collaboration and communication skills Professional-level written and spoken English with strong presentation abilities Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean
We innovate with purpose. You’ll be part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. You will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. We prioritize career development. You’ll do the best work of your career and work with smart, motivated people. We provide resources for growth, including conference and training reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning. We care about your well-being. We offer a competitive benefits package with programs like Employee Assistance, local meetups, and flexible time off where permitted. We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is between $137,040 and $171,300, with potential bonuses and equity compensation, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. This is a remote role
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