208 linux kernel systems software engineer jobs at 72 companies in United States
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Linux Kernel Developer
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
OnsiteFull Time
VAST Data: The data platform for the AI era.
Linux kernel development experience, system programming in C/C++, solid networking (OSI layers, TCP/IP), Python and Git advantageous, block-level storage/filesystem knowledge advantageous, BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Engineering.
Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements
Santa Clara or Austin or Redmond or Seattle
$184k-$357k/yrOnsiteFull Time
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Computing platform for AI and accelerated graphics.
10+ YOE10+ years of system software development; expert Linux kernel, device driver, ARM and x86 expertise; C/C++, Python, virtualization, Kubernetes, debugging, and performance optimization skills; BS/MS or equivalent.
Senior Linux Kernel Systems Software Engineer – CSP Engagements
Santa Clara or Austin or Redmond or Seattle
$184k-$357k/yrOnsiteFull Time
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Computing platform for AI and accelerated graphics.
10+ YOE10+ years system software experience; expert in Linux kernel internals, device drivers, PCIe/USB/Ethernet, ARM (aarch64) and x86, kernel debugging (GDB, kdump, eBPF), C/C++, Python, virtualization, Kubernetes, NUMA and performance optimization.
Crusoe: Vertically integrated AI infrastructure and energy.
10+ YOE3+ Mgmt10+ years in systems software engineering and 3+ years leading low-level systems teams. Requires Linux kernel internals, virtualization, C, Go/Rust/Python, CI/CD, and security vulnerability debugging expertise.
CIQ: Enterprise infrastructure software serving enterprises, researchers, and government agencies with Linux, HPC, AI, and orchestration tools.
5+ YOEExpertise in Linux kernel development, proficiency in C, strong debugging and system-level programming skills, 5+ years experience, knowledge of device drivers and kernel internals.
Rivet Industries: American defense and industrial technology building integrated task systems for frontline workers.
3+ YOERequires 3+ years developing Android/Linux system software, strong Linux kernel and C/C++ skills, AOSP, HALs, drivers, hardware bring-up, embedded builds, debugging, security mechanisms, and U.S. Person status.
Senior Linux Software Engineer - Chip System Software
Santa Clara, California, United States
$224k-$357k/yrOnsiteFull Time
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Computing platform for AI and accelerated graphics.
12+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience, 12+ years developing Linux system or platform software, Linux internals expertise, package management, Git, CI/CD, build systems, and kernel or platform debugging.
Linux, ISO, Canonical Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Debian, RPM, Git, CI/CD, Linux kernel, BSP
Sr. Staff / Principal Software Engineer – Linux Kernel & ARM Server Platforms
Santa Clara or Austin
$181k-$271k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.: Developing semiconductor, wireless, connectivity, automotive, AI, and computing technologies for device and enterprise customers.
6+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering/CS/Info Systems +6 years (or MS+5 / PhD+4); 3+ years programming in C/C++/Java/Python; experience with Linux kernel, firmware, platform software, ARM/server platforms, low-level systems programming, and cross-functional technical leadership.
System Software Engineer - Linux Kernel and Device Drivers
Mountain View, California, United States
$120k-$475k/yrHybridFull Time
MatX: AI semiconductor designing high-throughput chips for large language models and frontier AI labs.
8+ YOEBS or higher (or equivalent),8+ years low-level systems software experience, Linux kernel driver development, strong C skills, ability to read datasheets and perform first-silicon bring-up.
Avride: Private U.S. autonomous vehicle and delivery-robot developing self-driving cars and robots for mobility and logistics partners.
Deep Linux systems and networking expertise; Go and Python programming; IP routing, VLANs, firewalling, packet troubleshooting, and debugging across kernels, drivers, and hardware.
OpenAI: AI research and deployment focused on beneficial AGI.
Experienced systems software engineer with strong C/C++ skills, Python, Linux and kernel experience; familiarity with RDMA, PCIe, DMA, NICs, platform bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization.
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL: Global technology specializing in internet-related services and products.
8+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 8 years of C++ programming, 5 years launching software and building large-scale infrastructure, 3 years software architecture, and Linux kernel systems programming experience.
Logiqal: Private quantum-computing hardware building scaled neutral-atom quantum computers for scientific research.
Hands-on instrumentation and software fundamentals; hardware-in-the-loop testing, data pipelines, distributed monitoring; experience integrating high-speed cameras, RF signal generators, GPUs, and Linux kernel customizations.
high-speed cameras, RF signal generators, GPUs, Linux kernel
Nightwing: Advanced cyber, intelligence, and systems integration services for national security.
Proficient in C/C++ and Linux; strong debugging, kernel/driver development, and system internals knowledge; build systems with Make/CMake; scripting (bash); experience delivering software to government or commercial clients.
8+ YOERequires 8+ years of systems software engineering, deep Linux kernel and eBPF expertise, C or Rust programming, container security knowledge, kernel debugging, technical leadership, and full-lifecycle agile delivery.
Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Linux Operating Systems
Foster City, California, United States
$235k-$300k/yrHybridFull Time
Zoox: Autonomous mobility developing a fully electric robotaxi fleet.
8+ YOE8+ years delivering production systems with 2+ years building custom Embedded Linux OS; deep Linux, Yocto, U-Boot, device driver and kernel knowledge; proficiency in C/C++/Rust and scripting (bash, Python).
Yocto, U-Boot, systemd, chroot, cgroups, Linux namespaces, C, C++, Rust, Bash, Python, Nvidia GPUs, Nvidia Thor/Orin, CUDA, TRT
1X Technologies: Private AI and robotics developing humanoid home robots for household assistance.
5+ YOE5+ years shipping embedded Linux systems with BSP, kernel and distribution ownership; production device driver development; Yocto or Buildroot experience; kernel-level debugging and tracing expertise.
Yocto, Buildroot, Linux, PREEMPT_RT, CI/CD, kernel tracing tools, serial consoles
Jane Street: A global quantitative trading firm and liquidity provider.
Knowledge of OS fundamentals and computer architecture, systems programming concepts, Linux command-line and troubleshooting, basic networking, strong coding and communication skills.
HBK: HBK is a private industrial test-and-measurement providing sensors, testing, simulation, and analytics to engineers and manufacturers.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical discipline, 5+ years of engineering experience, strong C/C++ programming, Linux kernel and device-driver experience, hardware/software integration, and system troubleshooting skills.