Software Development Engineer in Test II (Linux)

Location: Remote in the United States; job location listed as Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

Base salary for US-based candidates: $95,000–$171,000/year

Company

hirify.global operates a distributed cloud and edge platform focused on content delivery, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and AI applications.

What you will do

• Lead the test strategy for hirify.global’s custom Linux kernel, including functionality and support for new hardware platforms.
• Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks for hardware compatibility, performance, reliability, security, and OS imaging.
• Develop test suites for new hardware designs and help port hirify.global modifications to newer Linux kernel and VM infrastructure software versions.
• Debug, isolate, and troubleshoot complex low-level system issues in testing and simulated production environments.
• Architect and improve build, continuous integration, and test automation infrastructure.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve testing organization quality standards and solve complex infrastructure challenges.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Solid scripting experience with Python, Shell, or Perl, plus some software validation experience in C.
• Understanding of Linux kernel internals, including hardware drivers, PCIe, GPU hardware, Ethernet devices, KVM, virtio, cgroups, memory management, file systems, block I/O, and the TCP/IP stack.
• Familiarity with x86 and server-class arm64 architectures.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel and hardware debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and continuous testing or CI frameworks.
• Motivation to work independently and collaborate with others on complex infrastructure challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is supported through the FlexBase program, with options to work from home, an office, or a combination of both.
• Health, well-being, financial, and employee assistance benefits are provided.
• Benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) savings plan, company holidays, PTO vacation, sick time, parental leave, and financial and mental wellness support.
• Additional compensation may include annual bonuses or incentives, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.