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Contract Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in California

Brilliant

Linux Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

Work on a variety of projects with custom built Linux on custom built hardware. Preferred candidate ... Kernel driver development experience preferred. Qualifications Additional Information All your ...

Brilliant

Linux Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

Work on a variety of projects with custom built Linux on custom built hardware. Preferred candidate ... Kernel driver development experience preferred. Additional Information All your information will be ...

Waymo

Sr Software Engineer, Telematics

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$204K - $259K/yr

Work on a small team of System Software and Linux Kernel Engineers to design, develop, and deploy production-grade system software components for driverless vehicles, from initial prototyping through ...

Panasonic

MTS III, Software

Irvine, CA · On-site

$97K - $162K/yr

... Linux Kernel Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for ... by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to ...

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What is the difference between Contract Linux Kernel Engineer vs Contract Embedded Linux Developer?

AspectContract Linux Kernel EngineerContract Embedded Linux Developer
Required CredentialsLinux kernel knowledge, C programming, Linux certificationsEmbedded systems, Linux, C/C++, hardware familiarity
Work EnvironmentKernel development, system-level programming, Linux environmentsEmbedded devices, hardware integration, real-time systems
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, open-source projectsConsumer electronics, automotive, IoT devices
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on kernel-level expertise, system optimizationFocus on embedded system development, hardware-software integration

The Contract Linux Kernel Engineer primarily works on kernel development, system optimization, and low-level Linux system tasks. In contrast, the Contract Embedded Linux Developer focuses on developing Linux-based software for embedded devices, often involving hardware integration. Both roles require Linux and C expertise but differ in scope and environment, catering to different industry needs.

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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer / C / wireless / network / Linux kernel / Onsite / Irvine

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer / C / wireless / network / Linux kernel / Onsite / Irvine

Motion Recruitment

Irvine, CA • On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

A well-established security company that helps build technology to help protect our communities. Their technology is pivotal to creating software that helps create safer schools, hospitals and ultimately a safer nation. They are currently looking for various seniority of Embedded SoftwareEngineers.
While this role is onsite in their Orange County office or possibly they're LA office there is flexibility on schedule. Great opportunity for someone looking to build something they are proud of and that is truly making a difference in this country.the right candidate should have strong C, Embedded, Linux Kernel, wireless protocols, network protocols, 
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A U.S CITIZENSHIP STATUS -
CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ONSITE 4 DAYS A WEEK IN IRVINE CA OR LOS ANGELAS 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implementation of software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
  • Network management software and web interface implementation.
  • Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms.
  • Audio streaming and push-to-talk voice application implementation.
  • Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.
  • Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing.
  • Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.
  • Linux system customization and scripting.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
  • 5+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
  • Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development

PREFERRED, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.
  • Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols.
  • Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.
  • Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development.
  • Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication, and encryption.
  • Linux Interrupt Service Routine development.
THE OFFER
  • 160-220k base salary
  • Strong Bonuses
  • Relocation expensis
  • 401k
  • Full - Health Medical Dental benefits

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