Kernel & Container Engineer in United State

Job Title: Kernel & Container Engineer

We're seeking a versatile Kernel & Container Engineer to join our team and help architect the foundation of our edge computing platform. This role uniquely combines low-level kernel development with modern container orchestration, requiring someone who's equally comfortable debugging kernel modules and designing sophisticated containerized systems.

·        Design and optimize kernel-level components for Intel, AMD, and ARM processor architectures

·        Build and enhance container images optimized for resource-constrained edge devices

·        Create robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment

·        Work with embedded container operating systems, particularly Amazon Bottlerocket

·        Architect serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, S3, and other cloud-native services

·        Containerize applications and modernize existing container images for improved performance and security

·        Maintain and optimize container repositories for multi-architecture deployments

·        Strong experience with Linux kernel engineering and internals

·        Deep understanding of Docker and Linux container internals (namespaces, cgroups, overlay filesystems)

·        Understanding of container communication patterns including container-to-container, container-to-OS, and container-to-hardware interactions

·        Proficiency with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and version control workflows

·        Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines

·        Experience with container repositories (ECR, Docker Hub, or similar)

·        Solid understanding of multi-architecture builds and cross-compilation

·        Strong programming skills in C/C++ (for kernel work) and at least one modern language (Go, Python, Rust)

·        Experience working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, and quick-adapting early-stage startup environment

·        Experience with embedded container operating systems (Bottlerocket, Flatcar, CoreOS)

·        Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS services (Lambda, S3, ECR)

·        Experience with both NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) and PostgreSQL databases

·        Knowledge of ARM processor architecture and embedded systems

·        Understanding of container networking, service mesh technologies, or orchestration platforms

·        Experience with secure boot, TPM, or hardware security modules

·        Contributions to open-source kernel or container projects

This isn't just kernel work or just container engineering — it's both. You'll work at the intersection of low-level systems programming and modern cloud-native architectures, solving problems that require understanding everything from processor instruction sets to distributed container orchestration. If you've ever wanted to see your kernel optimizations improve container performance across thousands of edge devices, this is your opportunity.

Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. If you're passionate about systems programming and eager to learn, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate brings strong fundamentals and a growth mindset.

We're building the future of edge computing with a security-first platform that transforms how enterprises deploy and manage fleets of distributed endpoint devices. Built on Amazon Bottlerocket, our platform enables seamless container deployment across Intel, AMD, and ARM-based devices, delivering enterprise-grade security with complete data isolation through dedicated, single-tenant management consoles.

·        Work on cutting-edge edge computing technology with real-world impact

·        Shape the architecture of a platform used across diverse industries

·        Collaborate with a team that values both deep technical expertise and pragmatic solutions

·        Competitive compensation and benefits

·        Flexible PTO policy

·        Fully remote work environment

Remote (US-based preferred)

Send your resume and a brief note about your most interesting kernel or container engineering project to recruitment@scylos.com. Please include links to any relevant GitHub contributions or open-source work.

We're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.