Linux Test Engineer
IBM · Posted Oct 16
Hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, quantum computing, and IT consulting services
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About the role
The Linux Technology Centre's Linux Kernel Verification Team validates Linux operating systems, kernel technologies, virtualization solutions, and security features across current and next-generation IBM Power Systems. The team works on Linux, open-source technologies, kernel development, system software validation, and test automation. As a Linux Test Engineer, the role covers the full software development lifecycle, including kernel module and security validation, defect root-cause analysis, automated test framework development, and AI-assisted quality engineering approaches.
What you will do
- Validation of Linux kernel modules, operating system features, and virtualization components on upstream and enterprise Linux distribution releases.
- Design, development, automation, and execution of functional, regression test cases.
- Validation of Linux security features, kernel hardening capabilities, and security fixes.
- Verification and testing of Linux security advisories, CVE fixes, vulnerability remediations, and security-related kernel updates.
- Identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of software defects.
- Working closely with development teams to accelerate issue resolution and software integration.
- Development and maintenance of automated test frameworks and continuous testing infrastructure.
- Validation of fixes and contribution to upstream enablement activities where applicable.
- Participation in Linux kernel test activities and open-source quality initiatives.
- Development of AI-assisted approaches to improve test coverage, defect prediction, test generation, and overall test efficiency.
- Continuous improvement of test methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality processes.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 3 to 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong programming skills in Python and Shell scripting.
- Working knowledge of C/C++.
- Hands-on development, testing, or validation experience on Linux platforms.
- Strong understanding of Linux OS internals.
- Strong Linux debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience in Systems Testing and Functional Verification Testing.
- Experience in Test Automation and CI/CD environments.
- Understanding of DevOps methodologies and practices.
- Experience working with open-source software and communities.
- Knowledge of Linux security concepts, vulnerability management, and secure software development practices.
- Familiarity with CVE analysis, security patch validation, and vulnerability testing.
- Working knowledge of computer architecture and operating system concepts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Virtualization technologies (KVM, PowerVM, Containers).
- Storage, Networking, and I/O subsystem validation.
- Advanced knowledge of Linux Kernel and Operating System Internals.
- Linux Security technologies such as: Secure Boot ,Kernel Hardening, Cryptography Frameworks
- Experience with CVE validation, security regression testing, vulnerability assessment, and penetration-testing methodologies.
- Experience working with upstream open-source projects using Git and community contribution workflows.
- Knowledge of IBM Power Systems Architecture and Software Stack.
- Experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks.
- Container technologies such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
- Exposure to AI/ML methodologies applied to software quality engineering and test automation.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About IBM
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company that provides hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and enterprise infrastructure solutions. Operating in over 175 countries, IBM helps businesses across industries modernize operations, secure data, and drive digital transformation through platforms like watsonx and Red Hat OpenShift. Founded over a century ago, the company remains a pioneer in high-performance computing, enterprise automation, and quantum technology.
- Industry
- Information Technology
- Company size
- 260,000+ employees
- Founded
- June 16, 1911
- Location
- Armonk, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $3.5B raised
- ·Post Ipo Debt$150M
Leadership
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer
Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting
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