Linux Network Developer - Member of Technical Staff

Location:Ottawa, Canada

About the Role

We are seeking aLinux Network Developerto contribute to the development ofeLxr, a Debian-based distribution designed to deliver a comprehensive Edge-to-Core solution for Linux customers.

As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying networking solutions for eLxr. You will collaborate closely with Product Management, QA, and customer-facing teams to ensure software requirements are delivered on time.

Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills are essential, as you will actively contribute to global projects and work with colleagues across different regions.

To be successful in this role, you should have5+ years of Linux development experiencewith a focus on networking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize Linux networking software, including kernel modules and user-space applications.
• Implement support for advanced networking features such asSR-IOV,DPDK,XDP, andeBPF.
• Integrate networking solutions with virtualization platforms likeKVM,QEMU, andOpenvSwitch.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to supportIntel NICs, offload engines, and PCIe devices.
• Tune and benchmark networking performance across virtualized and bare-metal environments.
• Contribute to open-source projects and maintain internal libraries and tools.
• Debug complex networking issues using tools liketcpdump, perf,ftrace, andgdb.
• Write clean, maintainable code with thorough documentation and test coverage.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Linux development with a focus on networking.
• Strong proficiency inC/C++(Rust or Go is a plus).
• Deep understanding of Linux networking internals, includingNetfilter,nftables, andsocket programming.
• Experience withSR-IOV,DPDK, andIntel NICs(e.g., i40e,ixgbe).
• Familiarity withKVM,QEMU, andOpenvSwitch.
• Solid grasp of virtualization concepts and performance tuning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience withkernel developmentor contributions to the Linux kernel.
• Familiarity withcloud-native networking(e.g., CNI plugins, service meshes).
• Knowledge ofNUMA,hugepages, and other performance optimization techniques.
• Experience withCI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source networking or virtualization projects.

BENEFITS

• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work.
• Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance.
• Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage.
• Matching RRSP.
• Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance.
• Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being throughUnmind.
• Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars.

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