Technical Lead - Linux (100% Remote)

Overview Technical Lead - Linux (100% Remote) at Tether.io

Join the team as a Technical Lead for Linux, leading development of a secure, user-friendly Linux-based operating system with potential Wayland, MicroVMs, immutability principles, and compatibility across devices from desktops to wearables. The role emphasizes security comparable to Qubes OS through virtualization and compartmentalization, while prioritizing usability.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Linux developers, ensuring high code quality, open source practices, and kernel development standards.

Design and implement core OS components, including kernel modifications, user-space tools, and system integrations for robustness, security, and performance.

Collaborate with hardware and security teams to ensure seamless integration and broad device compatibility.

Partner with a project manager to define technical roadmaps, prioritize tasks, achieve milestones, identify risks, and implement solutions promptly.

Provide hands-on leadership to bootstrap the project, including initial development, recruiting key personnel, and fostering open source community engagement.

Conduct code and architecture reviews to optimize stability, performance, and hardware compatibility.

Stay informed on Linux ecosystem advancements, kernel developments, and relevant tools, incorporating innovations as appropriate.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated leadership in Linux distributions, kernel contributions, or related open source projects (e.g., GNOME, systemd).

At least 6 years of hands-on experience in Linux OS development, including kernel programming, distribution packaging, and low-level system development in C / C++.

Proven track record in building open source communities and managing partnerships.

Essential experience with immutability (e.g., atomic updates), containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman), virtualization (e.g., QEMU, KVM, Xen for security isolation), Wayland compositing, and cross-device portability.

Strong understanding of operating system principles, security models (e.g., SELinux, AppArmor), and hardware-software interfaces.

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable : Prior experience leading Linux engineering teams and collaborating with open source communities, plus knowledge of distributed systems or embedded Linux.

Important information for candidates

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Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Technology, Information and Internet

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