Linux Kernel Software Engineer (Networking)

TL;DR

Linux Kernel Software Engineer (Networking): Developing and maintaining the Linux kernel within the EOS operating system with an accent on upstream kernel integration, CPU subsystem support, and hardware qualification. Focus on designing new kernel features, debugging complex system issues, and contributing to the mainline Linux kernel community.

Location: Austin, TX, USA

Company

hirify.global is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking solutions for large data centers, campus, and routing environments.

What you will do

• Track and integrate new developments from the upstream Linux Kernel community into EOS.
• Develop and maintain kernel features and automated test infrastructure using C, C++, and Python.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to qualify new CPUs and NICs for Arista products.
• Contribute features and patches back to the mainline Linux kernel.
• Analyze, mitigate, and resolve complex networking problems reported by customers and internal test teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers within the team.

Requirements

• Must be based in Austin, TX, USA.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Expert knowledge of and extensive experience programming in C.
• Significant hands-on experience troubleshooting, debugging, and developing features in the Linux kernel.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture and the upstream patching process.
• Understanding of IP networking architecture and principles.
• Familiarity with x86 and ARM CPU architectures.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of C++ and Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an award-winning engineering environment recognized for diversity and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to own projects from definition to deployment and customer interaction.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and high-quality software delivery.