Staff Software Engineer - Linux

Job Summary

As the Linux kernel authority for the runtime enforcement layer of the Identity Security Platform, the full-time Staff Software Engineer - Linux will design and manage eBPF programs, enforce security policies in the kernel, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system security on Linux endpoints in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and own eBPF programs and BPF LSM hooks for real-time policy enforcement in the kernel
• Drive down enforce-mode latency and extend enforcement capabilities into containers and namespaces
• Mentor engineers on Linux systems and eBPF, while ensuring high standards in system reliability and security

Required qualifications

• 8+ years in systems-level software engineering with expertise in Linux kernel development and eBPF
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, including scheduling, memory management, and networking stack
• Hands-on experience with eBPF for security enforcement and proficiency in writing programs that pass BPF_PROG_LOAD
• Familiarity with container runtime internals, including namespaces, cgroups, and seccomp
• Demonstrated experience in AI-driven development practices and systems design patterns