Role: Linux Kernel Testing Engineer

Experience: 4-8 Years

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary : Our client is a technology-driven organization focused on building scalable, high-performance software solutions for data-intensive and computationally demanding environments. They are seeking a Linux Kernel Engineer with solid experience in Linux kernel validation, system-level testing, automation, and debugging. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in Linux kernel build and integration, kernel subsystem validation, test automation using Shell/Python, and root cause analysis. The role involves validating kernel features, automating test execution, debugging issues, and collaborating with development teams to ensure high-quality kernel releases.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform Linux kernel build, integration, validation, and boot testing.
- Design and execute functional, regression, stress, and stability tests.
- Validate Linux kernel subsystems such as Process Scheduler, Memory Management, Device Drivers, Networking, Storage (NVMe/SCSI), KVM/QEMU, Power Management, and Filesystems.
- Develop and maintain test automation using Shell scripting, Python, Jenkins, and Linux testing frameworks (LTP, Avocado,



stress-ng).
- Analyze kernel logs (dmesg/syslog), crash logs, and traces to perform debugging and root cause analysis using tools such as perf, strace, vmstat, sar, and ftrace.
- Manage Linux kernel source code using Git, including branch management, patch integration, and regression analysis (git log, git blame, git bisect).
- Collaborate with development teams to reproduce, debug, and resolve kernel issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to test planning, defect triaging, and technical reviews.

Required Skills

- Strong experience in Linux kernel build, compilation, configuration, and kernel module management.
- Hands-on experience in Linux kernel testing, validation, and debugging.
- Proficiency in Shell scripting and Python for test automation.
- Experience with Git, Jenkins CI/CD, and Linux kernel testing tools such as LTP, Avocado, and stress-ng.
- Good understanding of Linux kernel architecture, virtualization (KVM/QEMU), and Linux performance/debugging tools.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and mentoring skills.

📌 Linux Kernel Testing Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Teqlume Solutions
📍 Bengaluru