Kernel Software Developer for Linux

Acronis has pioneered the new IT discipline of Cyber Protection, which combines data protection and cybersecurity into a unique and integrated approach. The Acronis Cyber Protect solution is a ground-breaking approach with innovative technology that is revolutionizing the industry as we know it. Acronis is entering an exciting phase of rapid-growth and expansion, and has recently received a $250 million dollar investment from CVC Capital Partners, bringing our total valuation to more than $2.5 billion. So we are looking for more talented and hard-working individuals who are ready for a new challenge and will join us on our mission to protect the digital world!

We are looking for an experienced and driven Kernel Software Developer for Linux. The Kernel Software Developer for Linux reports to the Kernel Team Linux Lead and is responsible for all kernel and other system RnD tasks, the architectural design and development of relevant components. It is important to have at least the inclination to master and be capable of performing reverse engineering tasks, though it is not primarily mandatory/required for Linux development, but essential for other kernels and malware analysis.

We will consider applicants from all cities within the country!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be effective in the role of the Linux kernel and other system components developer for Linux. It is good to have the inclination to master other kernels, including Windows, macOS.
• Capable systems level researcher. Effectively communicate with malware/security researchers / reverse engineers in the common tasks.
• Significantly participate in the architectural design of both platform-specific and cross-platform components developing by the Kernel Team, along with their integration with components from other teams.
• Maintain existing components of Kernel Team, fix bugs in them in timely manner. Communicate to other teams to investigate and fix bugs of complex nature, requiring efforts of several involved teams.
• Be open in knowledge sharing with others team members as locally in Singapore, as remotely in other Acronis offices.
• Ensure that development progress, problems and risks are clearly communicated to the Kernel Team Linux Lead.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of development in Linux kernel modules and daemons development
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with C/C++ (with STL) for kernel modules
• Experience of production level kernel development
• Advanced kernel mode debugging skills, extensive experience of work with kernel level debuggers, including GDB/LLDB Experience of debugger’s extensions/addons/plugins development is desirable
• Fairly deep knowledge of required modern OS kernels (macOS, Linux, other Unix systems kernel knowledge can be a plus)
• Experience of the flexible use of both documented and undocumented approaches of interacting with them
• Linux packages (.rpm, .deb, ...) development experience
• Linux server/workstation administration with command line interface experience
• Good reverse engineering skills, experience of work with IDA Pro / Hopper / Ghidra and other related tools
• Malware-specific analysis skills are strongly appreciated
• Deep knowledge of assembly language of x86/x86-64 CPUs
• Knowledge of principles of architectural design of high-performance cross-platform scalable software components
• Platform- and kernel-specific design approaches are strongly appreciated
• Master or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or the equivalent engineering education and experience is absolutely mandatory
• Fluent English

DESIRED:

• Recent experience with Data & System Protection technologies, rich background in both Data and System protection
• Knowledge of Objective-C/Swift, Python / other scripting languages
• ARM/Aarch64 knowledge
• MacOS kernel extensions and daemons development experience

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