Kernel Engineer Btrfs

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Job Description

Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for Linux Kernel Filesystems, specializing in BTRFS.

Responsibilities

• Developing BTRFS in the upstream Linux Kernel community.
• Maintaining, supporting, and bug fixing SUSE's product lines in the filesystems domain.
• Participating in Linux Kernel community activities such as patch reviews and feature suggestions.
• Managing inter-company relations with other companies developing BTRFS and other filesystems projects.
• Developing organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit.
• Identifying and evaluating new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with the technology roadmap and business value; creating plans for integration and updates into architecture.
• Reviewing and evaluating designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards; providing tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Leveraging domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members to promote software systems design and development excellence.

Education and Experience Required

Knowledge and Skills

What We Offer

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SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, requiring agility, entrepreneurship, and an open mind.

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed with execution, and thrive in a dynamic environment where you can create a lasting legacy, then please apply.

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