C Developer Intern

We are seeking talented and motivated C Developer Interns to join our CloudLinux team. As an intern at CloudLinux, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in C development and contribute to the development of our innovative projects.

CloudLinux is a leading provider of Linux-based operating systems and security solutions for web hosting providers. Our products, including CloudLinux OS, KernelCare, and Imunify360, are used by thousands of companies worldwide.

We are currently looking for a C Developer Intern for one of our core teams:

• Endless Lifecycle Support (ELS) – extending the life of Linux distributions beyond their official end-of-life by providing critical security patches and updates. Interns in this team focus on backporting, patching, and ensuring long-term stability across different environments.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on real-world projects and contribute to the development of our products
• Collaborate with our experienced development team and learn from industry professionals
• Gain experience in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Participate in code reviews and follow best practices
• Learn how to write effective unit tests and ensure quality in software development
• Get exposure to different areas of C development, including backend development and system programming

This is a remote internship opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere and have a flexible schedule.

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Some C programming and debugging skills
• Experience using Git for development and patch/branch management
• Experience with GNU/Linux operating system (CLI) and shell scripting
• Basic experience with building the Linux kernel and troubleshooting related issues
• English proficiency at B1 level or above (you'll be communicating a lot in English, especially in writing)
• Self-starter who’s hungry to learn
• Final-year student or entry-level engineer with strong basics
• Able to read and reason about C/systems code, reviewing and validating patches is central
• Solid fundamentals in algorithms and data structures
• Comfortable using AI coding assistants day-to-day; basic prompting and able to spot when the output is wrong
• Broad awareness of the current AI-assisted development landscape - different models for different tasks, common tooling (nice-to-have)

Benefits

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 vacation, 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
• Learn AI-assisted development workflows across the full development lifecycle, from CVE research and backporting to code review