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Contract Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Horizontal Talent

Linux Operating System Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$33 - $68/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We're looking for an experienced Linux Operating System Engineer to support and improve enterprise ... Solid troubleshooting skills across Linux kernel, systemd, LVM, file systems, networking, DNS, SSH ...

LRS

Senior Systems Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

Linux Kernel Systemd LVM File Systems (XFS, EXT4) Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, NFS) IT Service ... The base hourly range for this contract position is $50-80 per hour, depending on experience. Our ...

NxT Level

C++ Developer

Eden Prairie, MN

$50 - $67.25/hr

... in Linux kernel development is a must - Strong familiarity with the software development life cycle, computer science fundamentals, and object-oriented design principles - Excellent communication ...

NxT Level

C++ Developer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$50 - $67.25/hr

... in Linux kernel development is a must - Strong familiarity with the software development life cycle, computer science fundamentals, and object-oriented design principles - Excellent communication ...

Entrust Corporation

Firmware Engineer II (Continuation)

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$85.41 - $125.27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Firmware Engineer II - Design, implement, deliver, and support embedded software solutions on ... Experience with Linux kernel and device driver development. * Experience with VxWorks or other real ...

Entrust Corporation

Sr Firmware Engineer

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$104.54 - $153.33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience in Linux kernel development. * Experience in one or more of the following areas: Motor ... Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making. * Proficiency using AI tools to assist with ...

Entrust Corp.

Sr Firmware Engineer

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience in Linux kernel development. * Experience in one or more of the following areas * Motor ... Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making. * Proficiency using AI tools to assist with ...

Entrust Datacard

Senior Firmware Engineer

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience in Linux kernel development. * Experience in one or more of the following areas * Motor ... Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making. * Proficiency using AI tools to assist with ...

Entrust Corp.

Senior / Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience in Linux kernel development. * Experience in one or more of the following areas * Motor ... Whether you're a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we're invested in your professional ...

ForwardEdge ASIC LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Saint Paul, MN

$120K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Engineer will work closely with firmware, validation, FPGA and hardware design teams to develop ... US CitizenshipPreferred Qualifications- Experience with Linux kernel drivers, user-space drivers ...

NextGen RF Design INC

Be Seen First

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

North Mankato, MN · On-site

$120K - $157K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Solid background in embedded Linux, including kernel-level debugging. * Proven experience with: o ... RF Engineering Services Required Travel: Not Specified

Ecolab

Principal Platform Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

Proficiency in operating systems including SUSE Linux and Windows for SAP deployments * Experience ... kernel upgrades, OSS note implementation, printer administration, system refresh activities

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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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Linux Operating System Engineer

Horizontal Talent

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$33 - $68/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Linux Operating System Engineer to support and improve enterprise Linux infrastructure across on-premises data centers and AWS environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on RHEL 8 systems, automation, troubleshooting, security, and service management in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities
  • Administer, maintain, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 servers across on-premises and AWS environments.
  • Handle server provisioning, configuration, patching, upgrades, and ongoing lifecycle management.
  • Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability, and take proactive steps to support SLA goals.
  • Investigate and resolve complex issues related to Linux OS, applications, storage, and networking.
  • Support Linux hardening, access management, security patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
  • Manage AWS Linux workloads, including EC2, EBS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and Auto Scaling components.
  • Develop and maintain automation using Bash, Python, Perl, or Ansible to improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, application, database, network, and security teams to support business services.
  • Assist with backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability processes.
  • Use ITIL-based processes and ServiceNow for incidents, changes, problems, requests, and related service management activities.
  • Create and update technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base content.
  • Participate in on-call support and major incident response as needed.
Skills
  • 5+ years of Linux system administration experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, especially RHEL 8.
  • Experience supporting enterprise Linux environments at scale.
  • Practical AWS experience supporting Linux workloads in cloud environments.
  • Working knowledge of EC2, EBS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and Auto Scaling.
  • Automation and scripting experience with Bash, Python, Perl, or Ansible.
  • Solid troubleshooting skills across Linux kernel, systemd, LVM, file systems, networking, DNS, SSH, and NFS.
  • Understanding of ITIL practices and service management workflows.
  • Experience using ServiceNow for incident, change, problem, and request management.
  • Ability to analyze logs, identify root causes, and resolve performance or availability issues.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience working in both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
  • Familiarity with enterprise security, compliance, and vulnerability remediation practices.
  • Experience supporting backup, recovery, disaster recovery, or high-availability solutions.
  • Experience creating clear technical documentation and knowledge base articles.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, where every team member is respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage qualified candidates to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.


Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $33 - $68 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

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