Principal Linux Engineer

Create hardened Linux operating system releases for our medical device Develop, enhance and maintain Linux kernel packages, device drivers, and system libraries Work on custom device drivers to complete end-to-end solution Work on performance tuning, debugging, and troubleshooting of Linux system Analyze and resolve Linux security vulnerabilities Proactively engage with other cross functional teams to resolve problems and design solutions Proactively identify and remove roadblocks on behalf of the team. This may include debugging build issues and fixing problems in a timely manner Clearly and regularly communicate with development team, QA, technical directors, and product owners Provides technical guidance and support to other team members as needed Perform code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing for kernel and low-level software modules Embrace new technologies and best practices A bachelor's degree in computer programming, computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience Strong expertise with C++/C programming In-depth understanding of Linux internals Familiarity with system profiling and performance tuning tools like perf, gdb, valgrind, and eBPF Knowledge of file systems, networking stack, and security mechanism in Linux Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and complete projects with minimal supervision Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle Can collaborate well with teams and stakeholders as needed Extensive experience with designing and implementing medical device software Knowledge of hardware interfaces, buses (PCIe, I2C, SPI), and firmware interactions. Exposure to secure coding practices and kernel hardening techniques In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.