Senior ChromeOS Systems Engineer - Kernel & Platform

Role: Senior ChromeOS Systems Engineer Kernel & Platform

Location: Remote ( Only Texas or East Coast)

1. ChromeOS Platform Engineering

• C++ Systems Programming: Strong C++ background within complex, multi-million-line codebases (Chromium/ChromeOS tree), with emphasis on asynchronous I/O, IPC (DBus/Mojo), and userland daemons.
• OS Architecture & Build Tooling: Experience working with Portage/Gentoo-based build systems, board overlays, cross-compilation, and image deployment/flashing tools (e.g., custom board image builds, hot rod).

2. Kernel & Hardware-Adjacent Debugging

• Kernel Bug Triage & Patching: Demonstrated experience triaging and fixing Linux kernel bugs (specifically 5.10 / 5.15 LTS kernelsm etc.), interpreting syzbot/syzkaller crash reports, and submitting upstream or downstream patches.
• Hardware/Peripheral Protocol Analysis: Experience executing hardware-adjacent triage using USB protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, and bus debugging tools for peripheral/device interop issues (u others).

3. Engineering & Release Triage

• P0/P1 Issue Triage: Proven track record in rapid P0/P1 regression triage, root-causing crash dumps/stack traces, and backporting critical stability fixes across release channels.
• Complete Resumes: Full technical resumes for each named engineer proposed for the On-site (US) and Near-shore positions (resource quality over low-cost location is a priority).
• Technical Case Study / Reference: Specific details of past contributions by the proposed individuals to Linux kernel or ChromeOS/Chromium open-source repositories.

The pay range for this role is $130k- $140k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate.

This role is also open for contract: $80/hr - 85/hr

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