Senior Linux/SDET engineer

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Tittle- Senior Linux/SDET engineer

Location- Remote/Fulltime

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 12 Years

Education level: Bachelor's degree

Job function: Information Technology

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Must Have

12+ years of relevant software engineering, development, or test experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Strong software development and validation experience using C, with a focus on Linux kernel infrastructure.

Strong scripting experience with Python, Shell, and/or Perl.

Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including:

KVM and virtualization

Virtio drivers

cgroups

Memory management

File systems

Block I/O

Ethernet/network drivers

TCP/IP stack

Extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools and performance benchmarking.

Experience designing and supporting continuous integration and automated testing frameworks.

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues and work across highly technical environments.

Interview

1 st Round : Technical Interview with Hiring Manager; 2 nd Round : Panel Interview with each Discipline/Technical Lead which could be 2 to 4 separate interviews because each Tech Lead is in a different time zone (domestic and international); 3 rd Round : Non-Technical Interview with Operations

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead test strategy and automation for a highly distributed Linux-based AI and Compute platform. This is a remote opportunity for a senior technical leader who enjoys solving complex, low-level infrastructure challenges and building scalable testing solutions. In this role, you will own the testing strategy for a custom Linux kernel, develop advanced automation and continuous testing infrastructure, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure the platform delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and security.

What You'll Do

• Lead the overall test strategy for a custom Linux kernel supporting AI and Compute platforms.
• Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks focused on performance, reliability, and security.
• Develop comprehensive test suites for new Linux kernel enhancements and support porting existing modifications to newer kernel and VM infrastructure versions.
• Troubleshoot and isolate complex, low-level system issues across test and simulated production environments.
• Architect and improve build, automation, and continuous integration/testing infrastructure.
• Perform Linux kernel debugging, performance benchmarking, and system-level validation.
• Partner with engineering teams to establish quality standards and deliver reliable infrastructure at scale.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years of relevant software engineering, development, or test experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong software development and validation experience using C, with a focus on Linux kernel infrastructure.
• Strong scripting experience with Python, Shell, and/or Perl.
• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including:
  • KVM and virtualization
  • Virtio drivers
  • cgroups
  • Memory management
  • File systems
  • Block I/O
  • Ethernet/network drivers
  • TCP/IP stack
• Extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools and performance benchmarking.
• Experience designing and supporting continuous integration and automated testing frameworks.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues and work across highly technical environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical direction and mentor others.
• A self-driven approach and the ability to operate effectively in a highly distributed, remote environment.

Best Regards,

Ishika

SR. IT Technical/Engineer Recruiter

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