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Freelance Linux Device Driver Jobs in Boston, MA

Linux kernel driver development/modifications * Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers * Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.) * Networking protocols (e.g.

Linux kernel driver development/modifications * Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers * Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.) * Networking protocols (e.g.

Linux kernel driver development/modifications * Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers * Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.) * RESTConf interface design ...

Industry experience with device driver and kernel side development. * Strong understanding of ... Experience with developing commercial/enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux. * Experience ...

Embedded Software Engineer II

Boston, MA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Low-level Linux knowledge of Board Support Packages (BSP) and device drivers. * Familiarity with static analysis, MISRA C, or other coding standards used in safety-critical development. Base ...

Lead Software Developer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$157K - $223K/yr

Linux kernel level modules and device driver development * Knowledge of real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS * Experience writing software using a large multi-party code ...

Lead Software Developer

Boston, MA · On-site

$157K - $223K/yr

Linux kernel level modules and device driver development * Knowledge of real-time multi-threaded embedded software, preferably on Linux OS * Experience writing software using a large multi-party code ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance linux device driver in Boston, MA is $51.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.39 and $67.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Freelance Linux Device Driver job openings in Boston, MA as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, and 27% Nights. Highlights an 66% In-person, and 34% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,804 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Sr. Engineer- Windows Kernel (C, C++ and GO)

Boston, MA • On-site

Saviance
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Saviance is a technology consulting firm specializing in Big Data, Machine Learning, and Custom Software solutions. They are seeking a Sr. Windows Kernel Principal Engineer to drive product design, performance, and security goals using C, C++, and Go in a Windows OS environment.
Responsibilities:
• You will join this high-caliber team as a Sr. Windows Kernel Principal Engineer, who will have a role in driving our client's product design, performance, and security goals with appropriate architectures and technologies.
• You have:
• An excellent understanding of Windows OS kernel engineering.
• Strong technical skills in C, C++, GO
• Strong client interaction skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• A good grasp of the Digital Security industry.
• PKI Encryption skills are a must.
• Hands-on ability to build a proof of concept products.
• 64 Bit Programming experience
• Skilled working with Windows 32 API
• Bonus if you can work in iOS and Linux in addition to Windows OS.
• MS Information Protection experience.
• An ability to deliver high-quality, well-tested, and highly-scalable software solutions.
• A desire to focus your architecture on problem-based solutions.
• Strong GIT skills
• Strong experience in Evaluating and optimizing design proposals from agile teams
• JIRA, Confluence to track work.
• A drive to think differently by leading and embracing change when needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
• An excellent understanding of Windows OS kernel engineering.
• Strong technical skills in C, C++, GO
• Strong client interaction skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• A good grasp of the Digital Security industry.
• PKI Encryption skills are a must.
• Hands-on ability to build a proof of concept products.
• 64 Bit Programming experience
• Skilled working with Windows 32 API
• An ability to deliver high-quality, well-tested, and highly-scalable software solutions.
• A desire to focus your architecture on problem-based solutions.
• Strong GIT skills
• Strong experience in Evaluating and optimizing design proposals from agile teams
• JIRA, Confluence to track work.
• A drive to think differently by leading and embracing change when needed.
• 10+ years in software development with increasing responsibly in architecture and design.
• BS or higher degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Experience developing system-level software in a Windows development environment.
• Windows device driver programming.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Agile methodology.
• Self-driven and the ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Work in an agile team environment with other senior engineers and architects.
Preferred:
• Bonus if you can work in iOS and Linux in addition to Windows OS.
• MS Information Protection experience.
Company:
Saviance is a modern consulting firm providing a variety of professional services to its clients in the US. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Metuchen, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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Saviance is a modern consulting firm providing a variety of professional services to its clients in the US. We bring twenty three years of experience to the table. Our consultants are qualified experts and extremely talented. We understand the business behind the technology, and work with many of the top Fortune 100 companies and provide innovative, scalable, robust and secure solutions. At the forefront of the Staffing and IT Solutions industry, Saviance is certified by NMSDC as a Tier 1, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) . We are a self- certified Small Business and self- certified Woman Owned Business committed to maximizing global workforce solutions on behalf of our clients, empowering businesses and talent through applied human intelligence. We are a Diversity Supplier with global reach specializing in a business services blend of talent, technology, and a relentless commitment to customer success. It’s our diversity that’s acts as a core component of our culture, our approach to business, and the opportunities we provide to our clients and our employees.

Industry

It services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

East Rutherford, NJ, US

Year founded

1999

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