C Developer (worldwide remote, work anywhere)

About CloudLinux

CloudLinux is on a mission to make Linux secure, stable, and profitable. We have spent more than 500 combined years working on Linux, and are changing how hosting companies and data centers use this technology we love by bringing it to millions of their customers. With more than 500,000 product installations and 4,000 customers, including Liquid Web, 1&1, and Dell, CloudLinux combines in-depth technical knowledge of hosting, kernel development, and open source with unique client care expertise.

Position

We are seeking a C Developer to join our Endless Lifecycle team. In this role, you will backport security fixes to company-maintained stable versions of these projects. You will also have the opportunity to work with and contribute to major open-source projects such as Apache HTTPD, OpenSSL, and MySQL.

For more information, visit our website: https://tuxcare.com/extended-lifecycle-support/

What you will do:

• Backport security and bug fixes from newer upstream versions or develop custom patches as needed
• Create reproductions and tests for identified vulnerabilities
• Contribute to upstream projects
• Work on a range of open-source projects, including Apache httpd, Python, OpenSSL, and more
• Automate routine processes such as monitoring CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), applying patches, and conducting tests

Your qualification

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with C programming
• Proficiency in GNU/Linux operating systems and shell scripting
• Experience with build systems such as autotools, make, and cmake
• Familiarity with git-based development workflows
• Knowledge of additional languages such as C++, C#, or Rust is a plus
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages is a plus
• Experience with Linux debuggers (gdb, ftrace, probes, bpf, etc.) is a plus

What we offer

What's in it for you?

• A focus on professional development
• Interesting and challenging projects
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide
• Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves
• Compensation for private medical insurance
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement
• Budget for education
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent