Technical Lead - Linux (100% Remote)

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting‑edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve‑backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Why Join Us? Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry. If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

About The Job: This role involves leading development of a secure, user‑friendly Linux operating system that will potentially build on Wayland, MicroVMs and immutability principles and be compatible across diverse devices—from desktops to smart watches. It emphasizes security comparable to Qubes OS through virtualization and compartmentalization, while prioritizing convenience and ease of use. As the lead developer, you will initiate and guide the project from its foundational stages.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Linux developers, ensuring high code quality, adherence to open source practices, and kernel development standards.
• Design and implement core OS components, including kernel modifications, user‑space tools, and system integrations for robustness, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with hardware and security teams to ensure seamless integration and broad device compatibility.
• Partner with a project manager to define technical roadmaps, prioritize tasks, and achieve project milestones, identifying risks and implementing solutions promptly.
• Provide hands‑on leadership to bootstrap the project, including initial development, recruiting key personnel, and fostering open source community engagement.
• Conduct code and architecture reviews to optimize for stability, performance, and hardware compatibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in Linux distributions, kernel contributions, or related open source projects (e.g., GNOME, systemd).
• At least 6 years of hands‑on experience in Linux OS development, including kernel programming, distribution packaging, and low‑level system development in C/C++.
• Proven track record in building open source communities and managing partnerships.
• Essential experience with immutability (e.g., atomic updates), containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman), virtualization (e.g., QEMU, KVM, Xen for security isolation), Wayland compositing, and cross‑device portability.
• Strong understanding of operating system principles, security models (e.g., SELinux, AppArmor), and hardware‑software interfaces.
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Highly desirable: Prior experience leading Linux engineering teams and collaborating with open source communities, as well as knowledge of distributed systems or embedded Linux.

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