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We are seeking a Linux Network Developer to contribute to the development of eLxr, 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.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and optimize Linux networking software, including kernel modules and user-space applications
Implement support for advanced networking features such as SR-IOV, DPDK, XDP, and eBPF
Integrate networking solutions with virtualization platforms like KVM, QEMU, and Open vSwitch
Collaborate with hardware teams to support Intel 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 like tcpdump, perf, ftrace, and gdb
Write clean, maintainable code with thorough documentation and test coverage
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in Linux development with a focus on networking
Strong proficiency in C/C++ (Rust or Go is a plus)
Deep understanding of Linux networking internals, including Netfilter, nftables, and socket programming
Experience with SR-IOV, DPDK, and Intel NICs (e.g., i40e, ixgbe)
Familiarity with KVM, QEMU, and Open vSwitch
Solid grasp of virtualization concepts and performance tuning
Nice to have:
Experience with kernel development or contributions to the Linux kernel
Familiarity with cloud-native networking (e.g., CNI plugins, service meshes)
Knowledge of NUMA, hugepages, and other performance optimization techniques
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing frameworks
Contributions to open-source networking or virtualization projects
What we offer:
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 through Unmind
Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars