Linker & Loader

Understands the fundamentals of Linker & Loader. Applies basic practices in daily work. Follows recommendations from the team and documentation.

Independently works with linker: writes custom linker scripts for embedded, manages memory layout, resolves symbol conflicts. Understands GOT/PLT, lazy binding, dynamic linking.

Designs complex linker configurations: overlay memory, position-independent code for kernel, custom ELF sections for metadata. Optimizes binary size via section garbage collection and LTO.

Defines linking strategy for the systems platform. Establishes memory layout standards, symbol versioning for ABI compatibility, manages shared library versioning.

Shapes enterprise approach to linking and loading. Defines ABI stability standards for system libraries, manages binary compatibility between versions, mentors experts.