Senior OpenZFS Developer
Develop new OpenZFS features and fix bugs for a leading open-source solutions provider.
Contribute to the development of new features and bug fixes for OpenZFS, a critical open-source infrastructure project. Work alongside a team to support the community and enhance the file system's capabilities, building on previous achievements like Fast Deduplication and AnyRAID.
Why This Role?
Directly impact the evolution of a foundational open-source technology with a dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new OpenZFS features based on community needs and project goals.
- Investigate and resolve complex bugs within the OpenZFS codebase.
- Collaborate with the team to support the broader OpenZFS and FreeBSD communities.
- Contribute to upstream OpenZFS or other open-source projects to ensure compatibility and integration.
Requirements
- Proven experience (4+ years) in C programming with a deep understanding of data structures.
- Practical knowledge of file systems, VFS, and OS internals, including threading, locking, IPC, and memory management.
- Strong understanding of ZFS internals, such as DMU, MOS, vdevs, ZPL, datasets, and boot environments.
- Experience working across Linux and FreeBSD environments.
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
View Original Description from HN Who is Hiring
Original description from HN Who is Hiring
klarasystems.com | Senior OpenZFS Developer | REMOTE | Full-time Contract We have successfully hired from HN in previous rounds and are looking for another OpenZFS Developer (4+ years of experience) to join our team! Klara Inc. provides development & solutions focused on open source software and the community-driven development of OpenZFS and FreeBSD. We develop new features, investigate/fix bugs, and support the community of these important open source infrastructure projects. Some of our recent work includes major ZFS features such as Fast Deduplication (OpenZFS 2.3) and AnyRAID: https://github.com/openzfs/zfs/pull/17567 https://github.com/openzfs/zfs/pull/18406 We’re looking for an OpenZFS Developer with: - Strong C programming skills and understanding of data structures - Experience with file systems, VFS, and OS internals (threading, locking, IPC, memory management) - Familiarity with ZFS internals (DMU, MOS, vdevs, ZPL, datasets, boot environments) - Ability to work across Linux, and FreeBSD environments Previous upstream contributions to OpenZFS or other open source projects are a big plus. Submit an application through our site: https://klarasystems.com/careers/openzfs-developer/
Salary Context
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Senior OpenZFS Developer at klarasystems.com a remote job?
- Yes. Senior OpenZFS Developer at klarasystems.com is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What type of employment is Senior OpenZFS Developer at klarasystems.com?
- This is a contract position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at klarasystems.com.
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