Location: Fully Remote (Worldwide) - Focus on LATAM time zones (Americas)

Employment Type: Full-time, B2B / Independent Contractor (or W2 for US-based candidates)

Company: CloudLinux / TuxCare (DevJBS Inc.)

About CloudLinux / TuxCare

CloudLinux is the company behind the CloudLinux OS and a suite of security solutions for the Linux ecosystem. Our TuxCare division is a integral leader in automated live patching for Linux kernels, enabling enterprises to apply critical security updates without rebooting or downtime. We also provide extended support for end-of-life Linux distributions, helping organizations maintain compliance and security beyond standard EOL dates.

With a team of 250+ professionals and over 4,500 clients—including Dell, GoDaddy, IBM, and Zoom—we are committed to delivering robust, enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions. Our fully remote, global team operates across the US, Europe, Latin America, and beyond.

Role Context: KernelCare ELS The KernelCare Extended Lifecycle Support (ELS) team is dedicated to backporting security fixes and critical bug patches from upstream Linux kernels to older, enterprise-used kernel versions. Our mission is to keep legacy systems secure and stable, even when the original vendor no longer provides support.

This is a hands-on, engineering-heavy role. You will not just study patches—you will actively backport, build, validate, and deliver kernel updates to production-grade environments. You'll work closely with upstream Linux, RPM and Debian packaging systems, and modern automation tooling, including AI-assisted development workflows.

Key Responsibilities

- Research &
- Analysis: Investigate upstream security (CVE) and bug fixes; analyze patch dependencies and impact on legacy kernels

- Backporting:



Manually backport Linux kernel patches to older kernel versions used in RPM-based and Debian-based distributions

- Conflict Resolution: Resolve merge conflicts between upstream changes and target kernel codebases

- Kernel Packaging: Build and rebuild kernel source and binary packages using reproducible build environments for RPM and Debian ecosystems

- Validation &

- Testing: Validate patched kernels through build tests, runtime tests, and regression analysis to ensure stability

- Tooling &

- Automation: Enhance internal workflows (patch preparation, build automation, validation pipelines) using Python, Go, and Shell scripting

- AI Integration: Leverage agentic/AI-assisted development tools to accelerate tasks, while rigorously verifying every generated output

- Documentation &

- Collaboration: Document technical decisions, participate in code reviews, and communicate clearly with team members across time zones

Requirements

Must-Have

- Strong C proficiency and hands-on Linux debugging skills

- Proven commercial experience in Linux kernel development—specifically patching, backporting, or debugging

- Solid experience with Git, GNU build tools (make, autotools), and standard Linux developer utilities

- Experience building Linux kernels or distribution packages from source

- Scripting and automation skills: Python, Go, or Shell

- Practical exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g.,



Copilot, Codeium, or similar), with a disciplined approach to code verification

- English: Intermediate or higher (B1+), both written and spoken—you'll be working in an international team and communicating in English daily

- Strong ownership mindset, balanced technical judgment, and ability to articulate trade-offs

Nice-to-Have

- Experience with RPM/SRPM or Debian kernel packaging

- Familiarity with security patching, CVE analysis, and extended lifecycle maintenance

- Working knowledge of Docker, QEMU, Jenkins, or other CI systems

- Experience designing kernel validation tests, analyzing core dumps, and investigating regressions

Candidate Profile (Cultural Fit)

- Hands-on practitioner: You love working directly with kernel code, not just theorizing

- Methodical and detail-oriented: Kernel patching requires precision, reproducibility, and thorough validation

- Ownership-driven: You take responsibility for outcomes, document your work, and proactively communicate risks

- AI-curious but cautious: You embrace AI tools to accelerate development but never skip verification

- Remote-first compatible: You thrive in async environments with minimal supervision and clear communication

Benefits

- 100% remote work with flexible hours — work from anywhere in the world (focus on LATAM-friendly time zones)

- 24 paid vacation days + 10 national holidays + unlimited sick leave

- Private medical insurance compensation

- Coworking space and sports/fitness reimbursement

- Professional development budget — conferences, courses, certifications

- Reward program for patentable ideas
- A collaborative, non-corporate environment with a strong engineering culture

📌 Kernel Developer - KernelCare ELS Team (México)
🏢 Alex Staff
📍 México