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Internship Senior Linux Kernel Engineer Ubuntu Jobs in Illinois

Infrastructure Engineer

Chicago, IL

$110K - $145K/yr

Thorough understanding of Linux (kernel, modules, filesystems) with special emphasis on the network stack, especially multicast, and OpenOnload * Experience working with Linux and standard tools ...

C++ Developer

Peoria, IL · On-site

$48 - $64.75/hr

In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel networking subsystems. * Experience with TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec, and other networking protocols. * Familiarity with socket programming and network socket APIs.

... the Linux kernel, systems programming • A passion for solving challenging problems • Strong systems knowledge and prefer some experience in developing low latency systems • Experience with ...

Provide technical support under guidance from senior engineers * Troubleshoot basic issues in ROS2 ... capstone projects, internships, or research * Basic experience working in Linux (Ubuntu ...

Provide technical support under guidance from senior engineers * Troubleshoot basic issues in ROS2 ... capstone projects, internships, or research * Basic experience working in Linux (Ubuntu ...

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$175K - $300K/yr

In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel, systems programming * A passion for solving challenging problems * Strong systems knowledge and prefer some experience in developing low latency systems

Previous internship experience in hardware or low-level software engineering * Experience with C, C ... Linux kernel and driver programming * Robotics, Telecommunications, or High Speed Networking

Previous internship experience in hardware or low-level software engineering * Experience with C, C ... Linux kernel and driver programming * Robotics, Telecommunications, or High Speed Networking

Senior HPC Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$107K - $147K/yr

Requirements * 10 or more years operating production Linux systems across more than one ... usually ship Ubuntu. Kernel and network tuning, systemd, cgroups, NUMA. * Production Slurm ...

Our client is looking to bring on a Sr. IT Engineer, focused on infrastructure and virtualization ... Solid Windows Server (2016+) experience and Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) command-line fundamentals - BOTH ...

Infrastructure Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Thorough understanding of Linux (kernel, modules, filesystems) with special emphasis on the network ... Infrastructure Engineer pay range $125,000-$200,000 USD Why us? Founded in Chicago in 2004, Simplex ...

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$175K - $300K/yr

In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel, systems programming * A passion for solving challenging problems * Strong systems knowledge and prefer some experience in developing low latency systems

The Role We are seeking an experienced Mainframe z/VM & Linux Engineer to support IBM Z ... RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu * Support deployment and management of Linux workloads on z/VM * Ensure system ...

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Internship Senior Linux Kernel Engineer Ubuntu information

Are Linux kernel developers in demand?

Linux kernel developers are in high demand due to the widespread use of Linux in servers, cloud infrastructure, and embedded systems. Skills in C programming, kernel architecture, and experience with open-source development increase employability in this field.
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Sr Systems / Networking Engineer / Woodridge, IL / Onsite

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

A rapidly growing, technology-focused trading firm is looking to add a hands-on Systems Engineer to its infrastructure team in Woodridge, IL. This is a full-time, onsite role centered on Linux systems, physical infrastructure, and network engineering, supporting a multi-data center environment. The team operates close to the hardware, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability rather than cloud-first solutions.
This is an opportunity to join a lean, evolving team where this role represents an expansion into deeper systems + networking capability. The environment is highly dynamic, with active infrastructure redesign efforts underway, particularly across networking. The ideal candidate is a mid-level engineer who is strong in Linux systems, has exposure to networking, and wants to deepen their skillset in a trading or low-latency environment. This is not a purely cloud or DevOps role, it's built for someone who enjoys working directly with servers, switches, and system-level optimization. Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux systems administration (production environments)
  • Experience working with on-prem / bare metal infrastructure (not cloud-only)
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, troubleshooting)
  • Experience operating in data center environments or with physical hardware
  • Ability to troubleshoot both system and network layers
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience in trading, financial services, or low-latency environments (strongly preferred)
  • Exposure to Linux kernel-level tuning or system optimization
  • Hands-on work with switches, routers, firewalls, or VPNs
  • Experience with Ansible or similar automation tools
  • Familiarity with multi-data center infrastructure
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
  • 65% Linux Systems (bare metal, performance tuning)
  • 25% Networking (routing, switching, redesign support)
  • 10% Windows / Microsoft ecosystem (M365, identity)
Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands-On Engineering (systems + infrastructure)
  • 20% Project Work (network redesign, scaling initiatives)
  • 10% Team Collaboration
The Offer You will receive the following benefits:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Opportunity to gain specialized experience in trading infrastructure

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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