Senior Linux/SDET engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead test strategy and automation for a highly distributed Linux-based AI and Compute platform. This is a remote opportunity for a senior technical leader who enjoys solving complex, low-level infrastructure challenges and building scalable testing solutions. In this role, you will own the testing strategy for a custom Linux kernel, develop advanced automation and continuous testing infrastructure, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure the platform delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and security. What You’ll Do

• Lead the overall test strategy for a custom Linux kernel supporting AI and Compute platforms.
• Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks focused on performance, reliability, and security.
• Develop comprehensive test suites for new Linux kernel enhancements and support porting existing modifications to newer kernel and VM infrastructure versions.
• Troubleshoot and isolate complex, low-level system issues across test and simulated production environments.
• Architect and improve build, automation, and continuous integration/testing infrastructure.
• Perform Linux kernel debugging, performance benchmarking, and system-level validation.
• Partner with engineering teams to establish quality standards and deliver reliable infrastructure at scale.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.

12+ years of relevant software engineering, development, or test experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Strong software development and validation experience using C, with a focus on Linux kernel infrastructure. Strong scripting experience with Python, Shell, and/or Perl. Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including: KVM and virtualization Virtio drivers cgroups Memory management File systems Block I/O Ethernet/network drivers TCP/IP stack Extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools and performance benchmarking. Experience designing and supporting continuous integration and automated testing frameworks. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues and work across highly technical environments., * 12+ years of relevant software engineering, development, or test experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Strong software development and validation experience using C, with a focus on Linux kernel infrastructure.
• Strong scripting experience with Python, Shell, and/or Perl.

• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including:

• KVM and virtualization
• Virtio drivers
• cgroups
• Memory management
• File systems
• Block I/O
• Ethernet/network drivers
• TCP/IP stack
• Extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools and performance benchmarking.
• Experience designing and supporting continuous integration and automated testing frameworks.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues and work across highly technical environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical direction and mentor others.
• A self-driven approach and the ability to operate effectively in a highly distributed, remote environment.

Best Regards, Ishika