Linux Platform - Systems Engineering

Role & responsibilities

• SME in developing minimal, secure, and performant base container images with

optimized C library implementations

• Oversee the integration of custom-compiled glibc and related packages into base images,

ensuring compatibility and optimal performance

• Guide the team in implementing best practices for C library management in containerized

environments, including strategies for handling multiple library versions

• Develop techniques for efficient static and dynamic linking in container environments
• Collaborate with the package compilation team to ensure seamless integration of custombuilt

libraries and packages

• Implement strategies for minimizing container image size while maintaining full glibc

compatibility

• Stay current with the latest trends in container technologies, focusing on C library

optimizations and security implications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidate profile

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• 10+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering, with a focus on C libraries and

containerization technologies

• Deep understanding of glibc, MUSL, and their implications in containerized

environments

• Extensive knowledge of container runtimes (e.g., Docker, containerd) and their

interactions with system libraries

• Strong background in C and C++ programming, with experience in library development

and optimization

• Expertise in Linux package management systems (e.g., APT, YUM, apk) and their

integration with C libraries

• Experience with creating and maintaining minimal Linux distributions (e.g., Alpine-like

systems) with glibc support

• Proficiency in compilation techniques, including cross-compilation and library

optimization for containers

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with creating custom Linux distributions from scratch (e.g., Linux From

Scratch) with a focus on C library optimization

• Knowledge of advanced Linux features like namespaces, cgroups, and seccomp, and their

interaction with C libraries

• Familiarity with OCI (Open Container Initiative) standards and specifications,

particularly regarding base images and library management

• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices in containerized environments, with a

focus on library security

• Contributions to open-source projects related to C libraries, container technologies, or

Linux distributions