Principal Linux Development Engineer

Oracle's Linux team is seeking a Principal Linux Development Engineer to join their dynamic team working on cutting-edge Linux kernel development and open-source contributions. This role is part of Oracle's Linux group, which develops and contributes to upstream Linux to support Oracle's engineered systems and Cloud infrastructure (OCI).

The position involves working with the Linux Sustaining Engineering (LSE) team, a tight-knit group of senior engineers responsible for all production software that is part of Oracle Linux, from the kernel to userspace. The team maintains the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK), which combines mainline Linux performance with enterprise stability and has secured world record database benchmarks for Oracle.

As a Principal Linux Development Engineer, you'll be working on critical projects primarily in C, Python, and bash shell, contributing to core Linux components such as btrfs, OCFS2, t10 DIF, and RDS. The role requires deep technical expertise in Linux/Unix OS internals and a strong background in open-source development.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $96,800 to $223,400 per annum, with potential for bonus and equity. Oracle provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible vacation, and paid parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Linux developer who wants to make significant contributions to enterprise-level Linux development while working with a respected technology leader. The role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that directly impact Oracle's cloud infrastructure and engineered systems, while also contributing to the broader open-source community.

The ideal candidate will have 6-10+ years of experience, strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and open-source communities. This position requires excellent communication skills as you'll be advocating best practices and producing technical documentation.