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Senior Engineer Linux Kernel

The Opportunity

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Engineer Linux Kernel
Location: Austin TX (Remote)

About The Opportunity
The Senior Engineer - Systems (Kernel Sustaining) provides technical expertise and leadership for maintaining Linux kernel components drivers and subsystems. Senior Engineers work independently on complex kernel issues address CVE vulnerabilities and mentor junior engineers in kernel development.

In your daily job you will:
Development & Implementation

Maintain Linux kernel components drivers and subsystems
Address CVE vulnerabilities and security issues
Backport and integrate upstream kernel patches
Ensure kernel stability performance and compatibility
Write high-quality maintainable kernel code following Linux standards
Debug and resolve complex kernel issues

Technical Leadership

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Contribute to architecture and design decisions
Drive technical improvements and best practices
Lead technical initiatives and small projects

Team Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners
Work with distributed teams across US Romania and India
Share knowledge through documentation and technical discussions
Participate in sprint planning estimation and retrospectives
Contribute to team process improvements

Kernel Sustaining Specific

Address CVE vulnerabilities and security issues
Backport upstream kernel patches to supported versions
Maintain kernel drivers and subsystem components
Ensure kernel stability performance and compatibility
Test kernel changes on multiple hardware platforms
Work with upstream kernel community when needed

Guide technical direction for kernel components

Design solutions for complex kernel problems

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

Bachelor degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field
5 years of software engineering experience
3 years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming
Experience with C programming in production systems
Strong background in software development lifecycle Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in C programming
Solid understanding of Linux kernel architecture
Experience with embedded systems development
Knowledge of build systems (Yocto Buildroot or similar)
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience with version control (Git) and code review
Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile Scrum)
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis - without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer now or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Must be a local resident of Greater Austin TX with ability to work on campus.