Linux Kernel Software Engineer - Seattle

ResponsibilitiesFounded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join UsAt ByteDance, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for millions of users across all of our products.

We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes.

Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility.

Join us and make impact happen with a career at ByteDance. ByteDance System Technology & Engineering team has been committed to the research and engineering development in the basic technology fields, such as operating system kernel and virtualization, construction and performance optimization of basic system software and library, stability and reliability assurance of large-scale data center, collaborative design of next-generation hardware and software, etc.

Armed with comprehensive and solid software engineering capabilities, the team aims to guarantee day-to-day business operations of ByteDance Inc.

Meanwhile, the team actively follows the new technology trend, and embraces open source communities and industry standards. Responsibilities :

• Design and implement Linux kernel features to meet the business requirements;
• Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span from kernel to application;
• Identify performance bottlenecks and drive optimizations across the entire software stack;
• Research and develop new technologies in operating system / Linux kernel.QualificationsBasic Qualifications : - Proficient in Linux kernel, at least familiar with one subsystem (CPU scheduling, file system, network, I / O, memory management, etc.
• Experience working on system software in a large-scale C codebase, demonstrated knowledge of operating system internals on at least one platform;
• Experience with software development process including : source control, bug tracking, testing, and design documentation;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications : - Rich experience in Linux kernel debugging and upstream contribution;
• Experience in multi-platform (X86 / ARM / RISC-V) kernel and system development; - Deep understanding of virtualization technology (Xen / KVM, etc.

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.

Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life.

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