Principal Software Engineer, Linux Kernel - Isovalent
Core
Develop forward-looking features and functionality for BPF, networking, and security in the Linux kernel, integrating them into Cilium and Tetragon for cloud native environments.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)
Builds
Next-generation networking and security solutions for Kubernetes and cloud native infrastructure
Domain
Networking, Security, Cloud Native, Linux Kernel
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Linux kernel development, C programming, BPF, upstream open-source contribution, system design
Preferred skills
Linux systems design, performance optimization, Go programming, Kubernetes, distributed systems, API design
Technologies
Linux kernel, BPF, Cilium, Tetragon, C, Go, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of new Linux kernel functionality in BPF, networking, and security; Collaborate in the upstream Linux kernel community; Engage with engineering, product, and customers to align technical direction; Contribute to engineering best practices and code quality.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
