DevConf.CZ 2026

Validating Freedom From Interference in Automotive Linux
2026-06-19 , E112 (capacity 156)

As the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) evolves, the kernel must juggle a complex mix of safety-critical functions and general-purpose applications. But how do we prove that a bug in a non-critical 'Quality Managed' (QM) container won't disrupt the deterministic performance required for an ASIL-B context? This is the challenge of Freedom From Interference (FFI).

In this session, we dive into a specialized test suite designed for the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System. We’ll demonstrate a 'worst-case scenario' architecture where we execute a syscall fuzzer (Syzkaller) inside the QM environment to intentionally try to break the system from the inside out while simultaneously validating functional integrity and scheduler latency.


Experience level: Intermediate - attendees should be familiar with the subject

Pablo Ridolfi is an electronics engineer with 20+ years of experience in industrial, automotive, and aerospace embedded systems. Holding degrees from UTN and UBA, he has specialized in mission-critical space systems and flight operations. After leading the flight engineering team at Satellogic, he joined Red Hat as a Principal Software Quality Engineer. His expertise includes systems engineering, requirements analysis, and software development for high-stakes applications.