Senior Linux Systems Engineer (Kernel)

Bloomberg
New York, NY
Job Description
Senior Linux Systems Engineer (Kernel) position available in New York, working with modern open-source tooling to maintain mission-critical systems hosting Bloomberg Terminal product applications.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of the Linux kernel including the virtual memory, VFS, IPC, network, and process scheduling subsystems
  • Proven experience in system performance tuning—balancing low latency vs. throughput, NUMA optimization, and hardware/BIOS configuration
  • Ability to create robust testing and certification processes to comprehensively evaluate the impact of hardware changes, tunables, and system software updates to the Bloomberg application stack
  • Proficiency in reading and debugging C source code to troubleshoot kernel-space issues
  • Eagerness to work with a group, share knowledge, and contribute to team goals
  • A Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent work experience

Benefits

  • 401(k) +match
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Short and long term disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Various wellness programs
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