Engineering Manager, Kernel

About this job

Everpure is a major data platform and storage pioneer company delivering high-performance solutions for mission-critical applications, supporting hyperscalers, AI labs, and the wider tech ecosystem. As an Engineering Manager for the Kernel team in Bangalore, India, you will lead software development initiatives for our Direct Flash Module product line. A normal day in this role involves guiding a talented software development team, managing project timelines across the full software development life cycle, collaborating with hardware and firmware groups, gathering requirements from product managers, and ensuring software engineering best practices. You will oversee manufacturing diagnostics and tools, drive innovation while meeting tight delivery schedules, and foster career development for individual contributors. This full-time position places you at the heart of building foundational technologies that power modern cloud-native and traditional IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver manufacturing diagnostics and tools for the Everpure Direct Flash Module product line.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing test teams to support the product roadmap.
• Manage the complete software development life cycle and oversee daily engineering activities.
• Hire, monitor, manage, and motivate software development team members while driving career development.
• Establish best practices for software development, documentation, and quality assurance on tight schedules.
• Integrate new software solutions with existing systems and communicate project progress regularly.
• Drive technical innovation while successfully balancing development schedules and product deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of technical lead or management experience while remaining hands-on in development.
• 5+ years of Linux kernel or protocol development experience in servers, networking, or storage.
• 2+ years of experience working alongside remote teams based in the US or other countries.
• Familiarity with standards like NVMe, NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, SCSI, and SMB protocols.
• Experience in Agile development, DevOps practices, and continuous integration projects.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and scripting languages such as Python or shell.
• Working knowledge of Linux virtualization tools or data path technologies like DPDK.

Good to have

• Experience with x86 NUMA systems architecture.
• Background in defining and prioritizing software requirements across distributed teams.
• Expertise in gathering customer feedback loops into the development cycle.

Who should apply

This role is best suited for experienced technical leaders and managers who have a strong background in Linux kernel or protocol development, coupled with several years of team management experience. Candidates should have a solid foundation in C/C++ programming and experience collaborating with international remote teams. If you possess a blend of hands-on technical skills and proven leadership capabilities in a product development company, this position offers an opportunity to guide engineering teams and shape innovative storage solutions at Everpure.

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