Senior C C Linux Kernel Engineer (Remote)

If you are passionate about delivering engineering excellence, navigating the waves of digital transformation and providing best-in-class solutions for our clients, including Forbes Global 2000, then we welcome you to apply.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the migration process from CentOS 7.9 to Oracle 9
• Execute the removal of customized OSS components and update the application stack throughout the process
• Convert the existing 32-bit code into 64-bit code
• Oversee the upgrade of the Kernel to Oracle Linux 5.14
• Enable and support SE Linux on the new OS
• Protect and secure the Factory Reset Partition to prevent any tampering

Requirements

• Experience working in Networking Security products, preferably in SSL-VPN, NAC, WAF or Firewall products
• Expertise in Linux Kernel and user space
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming
• Solid knowledge of network engineering

Nice to have

• Background in SE Linux and Linux Bootloader
• Flexibility to use Perl and Python languages

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you’re passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it’s your home or our office in Riga.
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

Salary range €3.8K-€5.1K gross, based on your experience and interview results.

About EPAM

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.

With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 130+ talented innovators in 2 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.