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Contractual Linux Device Driver Developer Jobs in Downers Grove, IL

Familiar with development in either Windows, Linux and/or Unix-based operating systems * Software ... Familiarity with low-level programming such as device-driver and OS programming * Understanding of ...

Position - Mobile Device Test Engineer Location - Chicago, IL Experience - 1+ Years Primary ... device drivers, troubleshooting common Windows problems. * Experience with different mobile ...

Embedded Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

This role involves board bring-up, writing and porting device drivers, working directly with MCU ... The engineer will work at the bottom of the UAV stack - from bootloaders and RTOS internals up to ...

Embedded Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

This role involves board bring-up, writing and porting device drivers, working directly with MCU ... The engineer will work at the bottom of the UAV stack from bootloaders and RTOS internals up to ...

FPGA Engineer

Hoffman Estates, IL · Remote

$150K - $200K/yr

Experience with embedded Linux, FPGA/software co-design, device drivers, or deployed radar and defense systems. Why MatrixSpace At MatrixSpace, FPGA engineering is where advanced radar concepts ...

Build deep integrations between Kubernetes and underlying infrastructure including CSI drivers for ... GPU device plugins) with Kubernetes. * Linux Systems Experience: Strong fundamentals in Linux ...

... Developer for the In-Person-Payments Tooling team in Chicago. This role focuses on CI/CD ... Configure emulators and device farms for automated testing * Integrate monitoring and alerting for ...

Senior CI/CD Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$180K - $243K/yr

... Developer for the In-Person-Payments Tooling team in Chicago. This role focuses on CI/CD ... Configure emulators and device farms for automated testing * Integrate monitoring and alerting for ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual linux device driver developer in Downers Grove, IL is $55.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.14 and $59.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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System Level Software Engineer - Driver Development - 2784 -OJO

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Chicago, IL

$178K - $211K/yr

Full-time

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Job Description

System Level Software Engineer - Driver Development - 2784


Job Ref.: 2784

Job Title: System Level Software Engineer - Driver Development

Role: Information Technology

Relocation Available: Yes

Industry: I.T.

Location: South Carolina

Town / City: Greer

Job Type: Permanent full-time



Job description:

Company develops custom system level software, including device drivers, firmware, embedded applications, protocol stacks, board support packages, and custom interfaces. They specialize in wireless communications for military and embedded systems.


They are seeking a talented Software Development professional who specializes in system-level development (device drivers, firmware, embedded systems) to serve as a key member of the engineering team. This individual will be responsible for developing and supporting user mode applications, device drivers, and firmware for a wide variety of systems, including networking and communication hardware and software products. These responsibilities include the design and development of protocols and algorithms for a variety of technologies, including USB, PCI, 802. WLAN, Ethernet, VoIP, Bluetooth, cellular, and broadband communications. This individual must be able to communicate effectively with clients and be attentive to customer satisfaction.

Windows Kernel and/or Driver Programming experience (XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8) or current Linux Kernel Driver programming experience.

6-8+ years C, C+ programming experience.

6-8+ years of application development experience

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong debugging skills

Superior problem solving abilities 

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Required Education: Bachelors or Masters in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. 



Desired Skills (not required)

WinDBG

embedded Linux

Experience with multiple Linux distributions (Montavista, Ubuntu, OpenEmbedded, Red Hat, Buildroot, etc.) 

Embedded Linux development for a variety of platforms (ARM, MIPS, x86, PowerPC, etc.) and board support packages.

Experience writing software that interfaces with hardware (one or more of the following: device drivers, firmware, embedded systems).

Experience with real time and multithreaded applications

Experience performing architectural definition, documentation, and development at the system level

Reverse Engineering (IDA Pro, Ollydbg, etc.) 

Communication protocol experience (designing, implementing)

Experience writing software that interfaces with hardware (one or more of the following: device drivers, firmware, embedded systems)

Clearance Required: Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen in order to meet the minimum requirement to obtain the required clearance.



Bottom Line Requirements:

1. Bachelors or Masters in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related.

2. Windows Kernel or Driver Programming experience (XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8) or current Linux Kernel Driver programming experience.

3. 6-8+ years C, C+ programming experience.

4. 6-8+ years of application development experience.

5. US Citizen able to obtain clearance.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.