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About the Job: Red Hat''s Core Kernel team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer with a deep passion for system-level engineering and low-level operating system components. In this role, your work will influence the direction in a core subsystem of the Linux Kernel. You will be part of a growing team focused on software development and testing that may include both kernel and user space packages. Most of the work is centered around development and testing of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel. As a Senior or Principal Software Engineer, you will work in this combined software development and testing role within a scrum team, and you will work broadly with teams focused on continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) that support Red Hat Enterprise Linux releases. What will you do Perform design, implementation, review, and testing of Linux kernel code Backport fixes to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) releases Lead the architecture and implementation of continuous integration pipelines using tools like Jenkins. Design, develop, and maintain robust test frameworks ensuring these frameworks are scalable, reliable, and easily consumable by the team. Triage complex system failures. Analyze kernel panics, core dumps, and kernel logs to identify root causes and distinguish between automation issues and product bugs. Communicate and help coordinate dates, deliverables, feature requirements, roadmaps, etc. Work effectively as part of a distributed, agile team with remote members. What will you bring Experience developing software using C on Linux Solid proficiency with Python and automated testing technologies such as Jenkins, or equivalent Experience with software testing concepts and frameworks Working experience in linux testing and debugging Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Experience with Git Outstanding problem-solving and collaboration skills Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision Motivated and dedicated to learning Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus. .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.