Linux Kernel Engineer for High-Performance Systems
SpaceX
SpaceX in California is seeking a Software Engineer for the Linux Kernel within the Starlink platform. You will work on the lean Linux OS powering our supercomputer network fabric and satellite laser mesh, pushing the boundaries of AI infrastructure.
You will write high‑performance device drivers, bring up new hardware, and develop tooling for observability and configuration. A strong background in C/C++, kernel internals, and systems debugging is essential to ensure reliability at scale.
#J-18808-Ljbffr$180k - $270k
...Join a world-class team of engineers building the next... ...developing and optimizing the Linux kernel to push the boundaries of performance and reliability. You'll... ...to release, ensuring high-quality, resilient, and... ...architecture, operating systems, networking and core concepts...PerformanceFull timeFlexible hours$135.2k - $306.4k
...Description The Oracle Cloud Linux team is seeking experienced Linux Kernel Developers to help advance the Linux operating system for large-scale cloud... ..., storage, security, performance optimization, virtual memory... ...kernel contributions is highly desirable. Familiarity...PerformanceTemporary workFlexible hours- ...enabling human life on Mars.SOFTWARE ENGINEER, LINUX KERNEL (STARLINK)SpaceX was founded... ...:Build and maintain the lean, high-reliability Linux-based operating system that underpins our... ...satellites.Write (or rewrite) high-performance device drivers to extract the maximum...PerformancePermanent employmentTemporary workInternshipWork at officeMonday to Friday
$180k
...what we build next. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, LINUX KERNEL At SpaceXSI, we design,... ...Build and maintain the lean, high-reliability Linux-based operating system that underpins our supercomputer... ...fabric Write (or rewrite) high-performance device drivers to extract the maximum...PerformanceTemporary work$224k - $356.5k
...contribute to pioneering Linux device driver... ...with fellow software engineers.Interact with... ...Experience with Linux kernel / user mode device driver system software8+ overall... ...functionality, security, performance and stability in... ...employer. As we highly value diversity in...PerformanceFull time$213k - $263k
...Senior Software Engineer, Linux KernelWaymo is an autonomous... ...the Waymo self-driving system. The team's scope... ...level system software to high-bandwidth data logging... ...and high-throughput), performance analysis, and full-system... ...You will write Linux Kernel drivers (including...PerformanceFull timeRemote work- ...together, we’ll advance your career. Linux Kernel & Virtualization Engineer THE ROLE: We are seek ing an... ...AMD specific functional and performance issues involving AMD CPUs/GPUs and... ...investigations across interconnected systems. Coordinate the investigation, debug...Performance
$184k - $287.5k
...software features in Linux Kernel and user space Collaborate... ...hardware and software engineers on platform power... ...stack to improve performance, efficiency, and responsiveness... ..., and tuning system-level performance to deliver... ...employer. As we highly value diversity in our...Performance$159k - $239k
...Senior Linux Systems EngineerInvent the future with us. Ampere is a semiconductor design... ...innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute. As a... ...an experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in Santa Clara...PerformanceFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeLocal area$136.3k - $199.9k
...chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for... ...metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor... ...directly impact yield and performance.Behind these industry-leading... ...a highly skilled engineer to architect, develop,... ...Kubernetes environments on Linux-based HPC platforms....PerformanceMinimum wageFull timeWork experience placement$224k - $356.5k
...are looking for a Senior System Software Engineer to join the GPU Virtualization... ...and advance open-source Linux kernel support for NVIDIA GPUs.... ...Debug and resolve functional, performance and reliability issues... ...employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a...PerformanceFull time$123k - $191k
...prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for... ...highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.Job... ...DescriptionWho You’ll Work WithArista’s Linux Kernel team is responsible for... ...networks.Work with the System Test Engineers to analyze...Performance$110k - $160k
...products and features Linux kernel/driver development of... ...protocols and system design knowledge Passion... ...application development Highly motivated, positive,... ...Science or Electrical Engineering is required Master’s... ...take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the...PerformanceFull timeWorldwide- ...searching for a Staff HPC Engineer to support InuTeq LLC... ...AFDS) supports NASA's High Performance Computing Services... ...petaflop supercomputer systems. Our program provides... ...should have demonstrated Linux administration... ...with operating systems, kernels, switch firmware, and...PerformanceImmediate startWeekend work
$195k - $242k
...CASoftware - Software Systems /Full-time /... ...passionate software engineer to help develop and... ...the common performant operating system that... ...and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g... ...device drivers and kernel-space components using... ...a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented...PerformanceFull timeTemporary workRelocation package- ...Description Principal Engineer-Linux, Middleware & ROS 2 Vehicle Compute System Duration: 18 months... ...hardest problems from Linux kernel and scheduler tuning to... ...path for low-latency, high-bandwidth sensor and... ...diagnostics, and fleet-wide performance optimization....Performance
- ...Cisco Systems, Inc. in Milpitas seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain low-level systems for Cisco IOS-XE Image Install. You will work on Linux, C/C++, and high-availability kernels to ensure secure, scalable networking for global customers. Join...
$184k - $287.5k
...world. We are looking for a Senior Linux Kernel Software Engineer to join the Linux networking drivers... ...~ Deep understanding of the system software stack, with a focus on software... ...utilize system services to achieve high performance ~ Knowledge of Network Protocols...PerformanceFull time- ...advance your career. Staff Kernel/Linux Engineer THE ROLE: AMD’s server... ...virtualization, memory management, performance, scalability, low level... ...in Austin. THE PERSON: A highly motivated and passionate professional... ...skills in C for operating system kernel & systems...PerformanceFull time
- ...Oracle's Cloud Linux team is seeking experienced Linux Kernel Developers to advance the Linux operating system for large-scale cloud environments. You will contribute to kernel... ...to work on architecture enablement and performance optimization for cloud workloads. #J-1...Performance
- ...Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking an exceptional Linux Kernel Engineer to design, patch, and upgrade kernel components for millions of AWS... ...AWS teams, and shape kernel strategies for security, reliability, and performance in cloud infrastructure. #J-18808-LjbffrPerformance
$224k - $356.5k
...is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Chip System Software team. The team develops Linux platform software for next-generation... ..., software packaging, kernel and BSP validation, release engineering... ...employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a...Full time$250k - $300k
...their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other,... ...experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in Linux Kernel Security. This critical role is... ...our core Linux kernel and operating system components, which underpin our...PerformanceFull timeTemporary work$250k - $300k
...strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each... ...direction for Crusoe's Linux kernel team, owning the roadmap and... ...mentoring and growing the engineers around you to deliver production... ...infrastructure, deployment systems — from design through...Temporary work- ...NVIDIA AI is seeking a senior software engineer to implement power and thermal management features in the Linux kernel and user space for Tegra SoC and embedded platforms... ...to optimize the software stack for improved performance, efficiency, and responsiveness in edge AI...Performance
$160k - $250k
...we build next.SOFTWARE ENGINEER, KERNELS/CUDA (C++)We are... ...kernel optimizations and Linux kernel internals to massive... .... This is a broad, high-impact role that combines... ...production-grade performance and scalabilityBASIC QUALIFICATIONS... ...with low-level system programming in C/...PerformanceTemporary work- ...looking for a hands-on engineer to deploy, automate, troubleshoot... ..., and maintain Linux-based compute and data... ...support data storage systems, including block, file,... ...Monitor storage capacity, performance, and availability;... ...Ceph.Familiarity with high-performance storage networking...Performance
- ...Senior Linux Systems Administrator/DevOps EngineerASRC Federal, InuTeq proudly supports NASA's High Performance Computing Services program in Mountain View, CA at the Ames Research Center... ...Linux Systems Administrator/DevOps Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Mountain...PerformanceImmediate start
- ...River AI Inc. is seeking a Kernel Engineer (Custom Silicon) to build the foundational compute engine for our high-performance hardware. You will create C++-based code-generation frameworks that emit optimized ISA assembly and push the limits of our architecture for DL...PerformanceRelocation
$60 - $82 per hour
...Description SDET Android System III... ..., regression, and performance testing, with a focus... ...System, Framework, Kernel, TA alongside with... ...Build maintainable, high quality and effective... ...Help in building Engineering culture that... ...foundation of the Linux kernel to the user...PerformanceHourly pay
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