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Linux Developer - Level 3 Support
Job Description
The team
SUSE L3 is a globally distributed team of highly skilled Linux developers who evaluate, analyze, and fix software defects reported by SUSE customers and partners. We are responsible for coordinating the defect-resolution process in our products. Ranging from core kernel bugs to issues in High Availability environments and various cloud solution technologies, from applications to web servers to storage solutions and everything in between that connects all these technologies together.
About You
You consider yourself an inquisitive mind, thirsty for knowledge and always looking for ways to grow & expand that knowledge and mentor others.
You understand the art of troubleshooting and like resolving different and often complex scenarios in Linux and open-source space.
You will work in cross-functional teams on reported bugs and complex technical problems, either on your own or in close cooperation with other excellent Linux engineers.
This position offers a great opportunity for you to grow your career within a global software company.
Key Responsibilities
As an L3 Linux developer, you will be responsible for:
Evaluating and reproducing reported problem scenarios and code defects
Coordination of, and active involvement in, the bug-fixing process
Technical analysis of issues and bugs in Linux-based software products
Fixing code defects and publishing patches
Contributing to the future development of the software infrastructure driving the daily work of the team
Required Skills
You like to solve puzzles and sweat your brains. Complex problems do not scare you away and make you even more determined to resolve them. You take ownership of a problem and work with your colleagues to resolve it. As such you are already equipped with the following:
Experience coding and debugging C programs
Hands-on experience working with Linux
Strong understanding of networking concepts and technologies
Good spoken and written English
In-depth knowledge and understanding of Linux debugging tools and techniques
Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills
Hands-on experience with containerization
Ability and willingness to quickly learn new technologies
Work independently with minimal supervision
Nice To Have Skills
We consider it to be a big plus in your application when you already have some of the following as your skills:
Knowledge of one or more scripting languages
Knowledge of other programming languages
Programmer's knowledge of the Linux Kernel
Knowledge of RPM and packaging
Knowledge of docker, cgroups, ...
Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as XEN, KVM, QEMU, Libvirt, ...
Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, Google Cloud, and Hyper-V, ...
You are already an open-source package maintainer and contribute to the community
Good understanding of hardware architecture & concepts and their relation to the Operating System
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What We Offer
We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.
SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong 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 by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!
We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals – like you – with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics.
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About the Company
SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Suite, SUSE Rancher Suite, SUSE Edge Suite and SUSE AI Suite. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere - from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond.
SUSE puts the "open" back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the fre...
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