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# Senior Linux Kernel Engineer - Bpf/Networking Open Source

- **Company:** Cisco
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Linux Kernel, Open Source Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-linux-kernel-engineer-bpf-networking-open-source-en-madrid-ID-372307270

## About the Role

Cisco Isovalent is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong Linux kernel background to develop forward-looking features in BPF, networking, and security for the Linux kernel and integration with Cilium and Tetragon.
You will join a collaborative team driving performance and security for cloud-native environments.
This role requires a track record in open source, 5+ years in C, and oversight of kernel design, with opportunities to speak at conferences and influence upstream projects.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

## Description

Cisco Isovalent is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong Linux kernel background to develop forward-looking features in BPF, networking, and security for the Linux kernel and integration with Cilium and Tetragon.You will join a collaborative team driving performance and security for cloud-native environments.This role requires a track record in open source, 5+ years in C, and oversight of kernel design, with opportunities to speak at conferences and influence upstream projects.#J-*****-Ljbffr


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