Linux Kernel Software Engineer

Job Summary

Red Hats Automotive Kernel Engineering team is looking for a Linux Kernel Software Engineer to join us on Red Hats In-Vehicle Operating this role you will be part of a growing team focused on Linux Kernel development for use in automotive real-time and Edge applications providing hardware enablement for new Arm platforms.

At Red Hat our commitment to open source innovation extends beyond our products - its embedded in how we work and grow. Red Hatters embrace change especially in our fast-moving technological landscape and have a strong growth mindset. Thats why we encourage our teams to proactively thoughtfully and ethically use AI to simplify their workflows cut complexity and boost efficiency. This empowers our associates to focus on higher-impact work creating smart more innovative solutions that solve our customers most pressing challenges.

What you will do:

• Backport upstream features and fixes to our In-Vehicle Operating System releases

• Investigate how the kernel and other components support Functional Safety

• Work with Red Hat colleagues and platform vendors bringing up and tuning new embedded platforms

• Create and maintain kernel packages

• Collaborate in the automotive partner ecosystem

• Collaborate with the Engineering Quality Engineering Product Management Documentation and product build teams

• Participate and collaborate with the open source community specially the broader upstream Linux community

• Have fun!

What you will bring:

• Expertise in Linux device driver development board bring-up kernel boot optimization

• Familiarity with Device Tree

• Familiarity with Git and upstream Linux kernel patch posting procedures experience with upstream development

• Experience with backporting upstream code to Linux distributions kernel configuration building and testing

• Familiarity with embedded systems and their ecosystems

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work on your own in a small team environment

• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

The following are considered a plus:

• Expertise in one or more kernel subsystems that is verifiable through upstream discussions/contributions posts

• Familiarity in early boot flow of Arm processors

• Experience working with chip manufacturers automotive manufactures tier 1 suppliers

• Experience with Functional Safety concepts

• Experience with network device drivers

• Experience with Linux kernel PREEMPTRT

• Experience with Fedora CentOS and RHEL

• Experience with debugging Linux kernel issues

• Experience with grub uboot UEFI

#LI-JS1

#AI-HIRING

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location experience applicable skills and training external market value and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hats compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus commission and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the worlds leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux cloud container and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40 countries our associates work flexibly across work environments from in-office to office-flex to fully remote depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas no matter their title or tenure. Were a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative passionate people ready to contribute their ideas help solve complex problems and make an impact.

Benefits
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
Leave benefits including disability paid family medical leave and paid military leave
Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan family planning reimbursement tuition reimbursement transportation expense account employee assistance program and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hats culture is built on the open source principles of transparency collaboration and inclusion where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized it empowers people from different backgrounds perspectives and experiences to come together to share ideas challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship age veteran status genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for and will not pay any fees commissions or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application email . General inquiries such as those regarding the status of a job application will not receive a reply.