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Consulting Linux Kernel Developer-March 2024
Denver
Mar 28, 2026
About Consulting Linux Kernel Developer

  Job Description

  Oracle Linux powers Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Exadata and a variety of other Oracle products. The Oracle Linux Core Kernel team is responsible for developing the heart and soul of Linux - the kernel. We provide the proven foundation on which other phenomenal pieces of technology stand. With the ever growing number of hardware resources that our systems contain, we are always looking for innovative ways to ensure scale and performance. We work closely with the upstream Linux community to develop these changes.

  The team is responsible for key technologies within the kernel such as memory management, the scheduler, IO, scalability, performance, resource management, debugability and observability.

  The candidate will work and contribute upstream in the area of memory management especially around hugepages. Are you a developer who is passionate about innovation and delivering value to the Linux community and Oracle customers? If you are, this is the opportunity that you have been looking for.

  Responsibilities

  As a senior Linux kernel engineer, you will be responsible for:

  Working closely with the upstream Linux kernel community to deliver new and innovative changes with a focus in memory management

  Working closely with other Oracle groups to understand their requirements and deliver change supporting those requirements

  Help mentor and guide junior engineers

  To succeed with these responsibilities, the candidate should have:

  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

  10+ years of experience with the Linux kernel

  Deep understanding of memory management in the Linux Kernel

  Excellent understanding of the Linux development process and a consistent record of upstream contributions

  Excellent C and assembly coding skills

  Strong build, debug and test skills

  Ability to evaluate and improve performance

  A track record of delivering complex software projects in an open source community

  Excellent interpersonal skills

  Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

  Confirmed leadership skills

  Disclaimer:

  Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

  Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

  Canada: Hiring Range from $88,100 to $192,000 CAD per annum

  US: Hiring Range: from $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

  Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.

  Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

  Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

  Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

  Short term disability and long term disability

  Life insurance and AD&D

  Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

  Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

  Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

  401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

  Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

  11 paid holidays

  Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

  Paid parental leave

  Adoption assistance

  Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  Financial planning and group legal

  Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

  This job requires proficiency in the English language. Oracle is a global company with operations in dozens of countries around the world and our teams, including the team this position is part of, are comprised of individuals located in various jurisdictions. As is required of employees in all jobs at Oracle in North America, candidates for this position are required to understand, and communicate, in English so that in the course of performing their work, they can interact with teammates in other locations who are not fluent in the French language.

  About Us

  As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.

  When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.

  We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

  Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

  We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by calling +1 888 404 2494, option one.

  Disclaimer:

  Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

  * Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer

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