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Samsung Electronics

Linux Kernel Developer

Samsung Electronics
Ukraine · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Samsung Research and Development Institute Ukraine (SRK) is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our team in Kyiv.

You will work with security and system development engineers tackling real-world tasks with Samsung flagships, introduce patches to the Kernel of not-yet-released Android versions, be involved in operating system development, learn about security model of Android and improve it on Samsung smartphones in use by hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

If you love working directly on consumer-facing products we are glad to meet you at the team of professionals in Samsung R&D Institute Ukraine.


More specifically you will:

  • Design, develop, build, debug, test, profile Linux Kernel modules for Android devices;
  • Develop Kernel-level security solutions;
  • Participate in research activities and strategic prototyping for future Samsung products.


Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor degree in computer science or similar;
  • Knowledge of C, Kernel-level development;
  • Building and testing Linux or Windows Kernel modules;
  • Knowledge of Linux or Windows Kernel architecture and operation.


Will be a plus:

  • Knowledge of ARM technologies: TrustZone, GIC, MMU, NEON, VFP, Thumb;
  • Knowledge of Linux Security architecture: MAC/DAC, SE, LSM, Android/Tizen security models;
  • Experience with device drivers development;
  • Knowledge of POSIX API;
  • Applied cryptography: authentication & authorization protocols, crypto algorithms;
  • Experience with bootloaders development and debugging;
  • Experience with virtualization: XeN/KVM/QEMU;
  • Ability to work collaboratively within teams on a set of innovative projects;
  • Good technical English.


We offer multiple benefits which include:

  • competitive salary, annual salary review, annual bonuses
  • paid 28 work days of annual vacations and sick leaves
  • opportunity to become an inventor of international patents with paid bonuses
  • medical & life insurance for employees and their children
  • paid lunches
  • discounts to Samsung products, services
  • regular education and self-development on internal courses and seminars
  • remote work is possible as well as work in Kyiv office



About Samsung R&D Institute Ukraine:

Samsung is an amazing place to work with great people in an outstanding environment.

With us, you will have an opportunity to be a part of innovation that makes a real difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide.

Samsung R&D Institute Ukraine (SRK) is a part of Samsung Electronics global R&D network specialized in computer vision, context-aware intelligent services, graphics, augmented and virtual reality as well as information protection.

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Posted
Apr 02, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Ukraine

Industries

Computers Electronics Manufacturing

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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