Principal Software Engineer, Linux Kernel - Isovalent

ppPrincipal Software Engineer, Linux Kernel - Isovalent Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure.

The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations. /ppWe believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. /ppWe believe that every employee contributes to our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. /ppWe encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to deliver exceptional products and services. /ph3About this role /h3pCisco Isovalent is seeking a skilled and experienced Software Engineer with long-term experience and upstream reputation in the Linux kernel community to develop forward looking features and functionality related to BPF, networking and/or security in the Linux kernel as well as bringing the latter into Cilium and/or Tetragon.

You will work with a highly collaborative and skilled team to build solutions that advance the next generation of networking and security in Kubernetes and cloud native environments. /ph3What you’ll do /h3ulliLead design and development of new Linux kernel functionality in the areas of BPF, the networking stack and/or the security subsystem and bring the new functionality into Cilium/Tetragon. /liliCollaborate in a small technical team working on forward-looking features, but also actively collaborate in the upstream Linux kernel community. /liliEngage with the team across engineering, product, and customers to align on future technical direction with business needs. /liliPossibility to speak at technical conferences to present and discuss your work (e.g., KubeCon, Linux Plumbers, LSF/MM/BPF). /liliContribute to and uphold engineering best practices, code quality, and operational

excellence. /li /ulh3Minimum Qualifications /h3ulliBachelors Computer Science degree, or related fields /lili2+ years of upstream Linux kernel track record /lili5+ years of experience in C /liliA public track record of open-source code commits is a must /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliExpert knowledge about Linux systems design, performance, security and/or networking, Linux kernel /lili5+ years of upstream Linux kernel track record /lili5+ years of experience in C, BPF as well as Go /liliDesire to write high quality and efficient code /liliHighly self-driven working individual /liliExperience designing and implementing APIs /liliExperience from working with production systems at scale, networking background is always a plus /liliExperience with Kubernetes, Cloud Native workloads and/or distributed systems /li /ulh3Why Cisco? /h3pAt Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and

infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. /ppAdd to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. /ppWe work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. /ppBecause our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. /ppWe are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Cisconians power the future.

We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. /ppThe depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. /ppWe understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. /ppBecause of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work. /p /p