This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Kernel Developer - KernelCare ELS team based in Italy.

This role offers the opportunity to work on critical Linux security technologies that help organizations maintain secure and reliable systems.
You will contribute to extending the lifecycle of enterprise Linux environments by developing, adapting, and validating kernel patches.
The position combines deep systems programming expertise with practical problem-solving across Linux distributions and kernel versions.
You will work with experienced engineers on challenging security and infrastructure projects with real-world impact.
This is an opportunity for a developer who enjoys debugging complex systems, improving automation, and maintaining high engineering standards.
You will contribute to innovative workflows using modern development tools while keeping full technical ownership of every solution.

Accountabilities

As a Kernel Developer, you will contribute to the development, maintenance,



and validation of Linux kernel patches that improve security, stability, and reliability for enterprise systems. You will work closely with the kernel team to investigate upstream changes, resolve technical challenges, and enhance development workflows.
- Investigate upstream Linux kernel security fixes, bug fixes, and related changes to identify dependencies and implementation requirements.
- Backport Linux kernel patches to supported older RPM- and Debian-based distributions.
- Resolve compatibility issues and conflicts between upstream kernel versions and target enterprise distributions.
- Build and rebuild Linux kernel source and binary packages in reproducible development environments.
- Validate patched kernels through focused testing, build verification, regression analysis, and quality checks.
- Improve patch preparation, build, and validation workflows using automation tools and programmin

📌 Kernel Developer (Italia)
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📍 Italia