C developer for Linux Kernel team
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C developer for Linux Kernel team
Location
Remote
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
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August 9, 2026
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Job Description
Virtuozzo isn’t just another virtualization company — we’re the original architects behind Linux namespaces and cgroups.
We helped shape container technology well before it became the norm. From kernel-space to userspace, we're deep into the Linux operating system — optimizing it to scale and isolate like a boss. Now, we’re looking for a C developer to join our kernel team. You’ll help push the limits of what Linux can do in large-scale virtual environments — and have fun doing it with people who love their jobs.
What You'll Do
- Work on core Linux kernel subsystems — including memory management, scheduling, networking, and filesystems.
- Tweak and tune container isolation mechanisms until they’re
practically airtight.
- Help Linux scale harder, faster, stronger.
- Optimize resource usage across thousands of virtual machines and containers.
- Collaborate with upstream maintainers to merge your patches into the kernel.
- Representing Virtuozzo at professional conferences, such as Open Source Summit, FOSDEM, and other Linux Foundation events.
What You Bring
- Strong C programming skills — the closer to the metal, the better.
- Know your way around at least one kernel subsystem.
- Comfortable with syscalls, kernel/user-space interfaces, and how Linux works under the hood.
- Debugging experience using kprobes, ftrace, perf, gdb, or whatever else helps squash the bug.
- We are a global remote team: You can communicate your ideas clearly in English, whether it's in a code review or a conference talk.
Nice to have
- Past work on open-source projects (got a GitHub or a LKML link? We’d love to see it).
- Deep knowledge of namespaces, cgroups, or KVM.
- Python scripting for tooling, automation, or test harnesses.
- Familiarity with DevOps pipelines involving container tech or kernel builds.
Why Virtuozzo?
Because we don’t just use Linux. We shape it.
You’ll be joining a team of low-level hackers and systems engineers who are obsessed with performance, isolation, and making Linux better for everyone. We care about clean code, smart design, and upstream-first principles.
If this matches with your idea of a productive day — let’s talk.
What We Offer
- Flexible hours and remote work options
- Share Options - everyone shares in our success with share options
- We help our team get private medical insurance
- Employee recognition programs and reward systems
- Space for creativity and experimentation within the company’s goals
- Supportive, engineering-driven culture with minimal bureaucracy
- The chance to influence Core team decisions from day one
- A smart, friendly team that values reliability, simplicity, and automation
- Depending on your location and preferred employment method, other perks and benefits may apply
Key Responsibilities
- Work on core Linux kernel subsystems including memory management, scheduling, networking, and filesystems.
- Tweak and tune container isolation mechanisms.
- Optimize resource usage across thousands of virtual machines and containers.
- Collaborate with upstream maintainers to merge patches into the kernel.
- Represent Virtuozzo at professional conferences such as Open Source Summit and FOSDEM.
Skills Required
C programmingLinux kernel subsystemsSyscallsKernel/user-space interfaceskprobesftraceperfgdbCommunicationCollaborationOpen-source project experienceNamespacescgroupsKVMPython scriptingDevOps pipelinesContainer technologyKernel builds
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Remote work options
- Share Options
- Private medical insurance
- Employee recognition programs
- Supportive engineering-driven culture
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