Kernel Developer
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Job Description
We LOVE going to work and think you can, too!
Untangle is seeking a Kernel Developer to join our Firewall Engineering team. In this position, you will be the lead kernel developer and low level engineer for Untangle's open source next-generation firewall. This includes working on the network subsystem in the Linux kernel, including netfilter, conntrack, and routing extensions, as well as porting, maintaining, and debugging the Untangle distribution to new SoC platforms. You will get the opportunity to work on a small team dedicated to building the best firewall and security products. Additionally, most work integrated into the firewall will be GPL and part of the public domain.
We are a highly dispersed team, so many time zones/locations are acceptable. If you think you can make a difference driving our product to new heights, read on.
RESPONSIBILITY
- Maintain Untangle's kernel extensions and patchset
- Develop key new kernel extensions and abilities
- Port Untangle distribution to new architectures and platforms
- Explore hardware and driver options
- Test and explore performance envelope and improvements
- Provide architecture guidance to the firewall team
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Kernel development experience
- Experience in the kernel networking subsystem
- Intrinsic drive towards KISS principle
- Some experience in userspace development
DESIRED SKILLS
- Experience in porting to hardware platforms
- Driver development experience
- Python, Shell, Java experience
- General Linux expertise
- IP/TCP/UDP Networking experience
- Kernel debugging experience (KGDB/QEMU/KVM/etc.)
DESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Passion and aptitude for learning
- Ability to work in an agile environment with limited requirements
- Ability to handle multiple scheduled and unscheduled deliverables
- Ability to work with limited supervision with a globally distributed team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Untangle® is an innovator in cybersecurity for the below-enterprise market, safeguarding people’s digital lives at home, work and on-the-go. Untangle’s integrated suite of software and appliances provides enterprise-grade capabilities and consumer-oriented simplicity, bringing a new generation of smart security to homes and small-to-mid-sized businesses. Our headquarters are right in the heart of Silicon Valley, in downtown San Jose, California.
We also have an office in Arvada, CO. We are a highly distributed team, so remote workers are fine. (Bonus consideration if you are available in San Jose, CA) Of course, we offer all the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account options, and 401(k).
‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards – 2017 Silver Winner in Best Network Security Solution for Untangle NG Firewall
CODiE Awards – 2017 Winner – Best Network Security Solution
American Business Awards – 2017 Bronze Winner in Best New Product of the Year
Government Security Awards “The Govies” for 2017 – Gold Winner in Network Security for Untangle NG Firewall
2016 Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in America
2016 Global Excellence Awards – Gold Winner, Product or Service Excellence of the Year – Firewalls
2016 Cyber Defense Magazine Infosec Editor's Choice for Firewall & VPN Appliances
2016 SC Awards - Finalist for "Best SME Security Solution"
Best in Biz Awards 2015 - Silver winner in Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year – Small Category
Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500 - Ranked # 169 fastest growing cos. in N.A.
Silicon Valley Business Journal 2015 Fast Private List
Spiceworks #1 Best Content Filtering Appliance
Spiceworks #1 Best Software Firewall
www.untangle.com
Kernel Developer
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Development jobs
Job Description
We LOVE going to work and think you can, too!
Untangle is seeking a Kernel Developer to join our Firewall Engineering team. In this position, you will be the lead kernel developer and low level engineer for Untangle's open source next-generation firewall. This includes working on the network subsystem in the Linux kernel, including netfilter, conntrack, and routing extensions, as well as porting, maintaining, and debugging the Untangle distribution to new SoC platforms. You will get the opportunity to work on a small team dedicated to building the best firewall and security products. Additionally, most work integrated into the firewall will be GPL and part of the public domain.
We are a highly dispersed team, so many time zones/locations are acceptable. If you think you can make a difference driving our product to new heights, read on.
RESPONSIBILITY
- Maintain Untangle's kernel extensions and patchset
- Develop key new kernel extensions and abilities
- Port Untangle distribution to new architectures and platforms
- Explore hardware and driver options
- Test and explore performance envelope and improvements
- Provide architecture guidance to the firewall team
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Kernel development experience
- Experience in the kernel networking subsystem
- Intrinsic drive towards KISS principle
- Some experience in userspace development
DESIRED SKILLS
- Experience in porting to hardware platforms
- Driver development experience
- Python, Shell, Java experience
- General Linux expertise
- IP/TCP/UDP Networking experience
- Kernel debugging experience (KGDB/QEMU/KVM/etc.)
DESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Passion and aptitude for learning
- Ability to work in an agile environment with limited requirements
- Ability to handle multiple scheduled and unscheduled deliverables
- Ability to work with limited supervision with a globally distributed team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Untangle® is an innovator in cybersecurity for the below-enterprise market, safeguarding people’s digital lives at home, work and on-the-go. Untangle’s integrated suite of software and appliances provides enterprise-grade capabilities and consumer-oriented simplicity, bringing a new generation of smart security to homes and small-to-mid-sized businesses. Our headquarters are right in the heart of Silicon Valley, in downtown San Jose, California.
We also have an office in Arvada, CO. We are a highly distributed team, so remote workers are fine. (Bonus consideration if you are available in San Jose, CA) Of course, we offer all the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account options, and 401(k).
‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards – 2017 Silver Winner in Best Network Security Solution for Untangle NG Firewall
CODiE Awards – 2017 Winner – Best Network Security Solution
American Business Awards – 2017 Bronze Winner in Best New Product of the Year
Government Security Awards “The Govies” for 2017 – Gold Winner in Network Security for Untangle NG Firewall
2016 Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in America
2016 Global Excellence Awards – Gold Winner, Product or Service Excellence of the Year – Firewalls
2016 Cyber Defense Magazine Infosec Editor's Choice for Firewall & VPN Appliances
2016 SC Awards - Finalist for "Best SME Security Solution"
Best in Biz Awards 2015 - Silver winner in Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year – Small Category
Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500 - Ranked # 169 fastest growing cos. in N.A.
Silicon Valley Business Journal 2015 Fast Private List
Spiceworks #1 Best Content Filtering Appliance
Spiceworks #1 Best Software Firewall
www.untangle.com