Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Salary: CAD 120,000–195,000 annual base pay across Canada, with potential discretionary bonuses and equity.

Company

hirify.global develops client-to-cloud networking solutions for data centers, campuses, and routing environments.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel features and tests in EOS using C, C++, and Python.
• Track upstream Linux kernel developments and integrate new kernel versions into EOS.
• Design new kernel features and contribute changes to the mainline Linux kernel.
• Qualify CPUs, NICs, and other kernel-dependent hardware components with hardware engineers and vendors.
• Build automated tests and test infrastructure while debugging scalability, performance, customer, and system-test issues.
• Provide technical leadership, own projects from definition through deployment, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• BS with 8+ years of experience, MS with 6+ years, Ph.D. with 3+ years, or equivalent work experience in computer science or engineering.
• Expert-level C programming experience; knowledge of C++ and Python is desirable.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, debugging, and developing Linux kernel features.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel architecture and the upstream community patching process.
• Understanding of IP networking, modern software engineering, software design, and implementation practices.
• Familiarity with x86 and ARM CPU architectures, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives and innovation.
• Medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, and income-protection benefits.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses and equity.
• Collaboration with hardware engineers, vendors, customer support, system test engineers, and the upstream Linux community.