Senior Linux Kernel & Networking Engineer

Job Opening : Senior Linux Kernel & Networking Engineer

Location :

Bangalore & Pune (Hybrid)

Experience : 5–8 Years

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced

Linux Kernel & Networking Engineer

with 5–8 years of expertise in

low-level system programming, kernel development, and networking . The role involves working on kernel modules, network stack enhancements, and system performance optimization, while collaborating across hardware, QA, and application teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and debug

Linux kernel modules and device drivers .

Enhance and optimize the

Linux networking stack

and implement protocols.

Perform

kernel-level troubleshooting and debugging

of networking issues.

Optimize

system performance

related to networking and I / O.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless

end-to-end integration .

Participate in

design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews .

Required Skills

Strong understanding of

networking protocols

(TCP / IP, UDP, VLAN, VPN, etc.).

Proficiency in

C / C++ and shell scripting .

Hands-on experience with

Linux networking stack

and performance tuning.

Experience with

kernel debugging tools

(kgdb, ftrace, perf, etc.).

Familiarity with

Git

and build tools (Make, CMake).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Computer Science, Electronics, or related field .

Experience with

DPDK, Netfilter, eBPF , or similar technologies.

Exposure to

Linux security and firewall features .

Contributions to

open-source kernel / networking projects

(a strong plus).

✅ If you are passionate about

kernel-level development and advanced networking , and eager to work on challenging system-level engineering problems, we’d love to hear from you!