Consulting Linux Kernel Developer
Company: Oracle
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Oracle Linux powers Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Exadata and
a variety of other Oracle products. The Oracle Linux Core Kernel
team is responsible for developing the heart and soul of Linux -
the kernel. We provide the proven foundation on which other
phenomenal pieces of technology stand. With the ever growing number
of hardware resources that our systems contain, we are always
looking for innovative ways to ensure scale and performance. We
work closely with the upstream Linux community to develop these
changes.
The team is responsible for key technologies within the kernel such
as memory management, the scheduler, IO, scalability, performance,
resource management, debugability and observability.
The candidate will work and contribute upstream in the area of
memory management especially around hugepages. Are you a developer
who is passionate about innovation and delivering value to the
Linux community and Oracle customers? If you are, this is the
opportunity that you have been looking for.
Responsibilities
As a senior Linux kernel engineer, you will be responsible for:
Working closely with the upstream Linux kernel community to deliver
new and innovative changes with a focus in memory management
Working closely with other Oracle groups to understand their
requirements and deliver change supporting those requirements
Help mentor and guide junior engineers
To succeed with these responsibilities, the candidate should
have:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience with the Linux kernel
Deep understanding of memory management in the Linux Kernel
Excellent understanding of the Linux development process and a
consistent record of upstream contributions
Excellent C and assembly coding skills
Strong build, debug and test skills
Ability to evaluate and improve performance
A track record of delivering complex software projects in an open
source community
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Confirmed leadership skills
Disclaimer:
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to
comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and
occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific
to the stated locations only
Canada: Hiring Range from $88,100 to $192,000 CAD per annum
US: Hiring Range: from $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be
eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to
account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market
conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing
products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the
preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes
the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical
opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible
employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position.
Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for
vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per
week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first
three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years
of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working
between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20
hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire.
Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each
year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
This job requires proficiency in the English language. Oracle is a
global company with operations in dozens of countries around the
world and our teams, including the team this position is part of,
are comprised of individuals located in various jurisdictions. As
is required of employees in all jobs at Oracle in North America,
candidates for this position are required to understand, and
communicate, in English so that in the course of performing their
work, they can interact with teammates in other locations who are
not fluent in the French language.
About Us
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's
technology to tackle today's problems. True innovation starts with
diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.
When everyone's voice is heard, we're inspired to go beyond what's
been done before. It's why we're committed to expanding our
inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and
perspectives.
We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and
continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with
integrity.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where
work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite
of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and
consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life
insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to
give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages
of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance
or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by
calling +1 888 404 2494, option one.
Disclaimer:
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any
other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for
employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
pursuant to applicable law.
* Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action
Employer
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