Raleigh, NC · On-site
VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization ...
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Raleigh, NC · On-site
VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Description VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Description VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an ...
Redmond, UT · On-site
$45K - $121K/yr
GPU Kernel Developer City: Redmond State/Province: Washington Posting Start Date: 6/29/26 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company ...
Redmond, UT · On-site
$45K - $121K/yr
GPU Kernel Developer City: Redmond State/Province: Washington Posting Start Date: 6/29/26 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company ...
Sterling, VA · On-site
Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...
Sterling, VA · On-site
Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...
Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...
Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...
$40 - $60/hr
Linux kernel development experience with emphasis on the network stack and its interfaces is highly desirable e.g. * Programming experience at the sockets layer, protocol layer, device layer and ...
$40 - $60/hr
Linux kernel development experience with emphasis on the network stack and its interfaces is highly desirable e.g. * Programming experience at the sockets layer, protocol layer, device layer and ...
Principal Linux Kernel Developer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise ...
Principal Linux Kernel Developer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise ...
Principal Linux Kernel Developer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise ...
Principal Linux Kernel Developer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise ...
Principal Linux Kernel Developer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise ...
Principal Linux Kernel Developer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$51 - $67.25/hr
POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer with extensive experience in filter driver development and Windows system internals to join our cybersecurity product team. In this ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$51 - $67.25/hr
POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer with extensive experience in filter driver development and Windows system internals to join our cybersecurity product team. In this ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$51 - $67.25/hr
POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer with extensive experience in filter driver development and Windows system internals to join our cybersecurity product team. In this ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$51 - $67.25/hr
POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer with extensive experience in filter driver development and Windows system internals to join our cybersecurity product team. In this ...
$142K - $263K/yr
Join our Linux Kernel Engineering team and play a central role in the reliability, performance, and evolution of Apple's platforms. As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will own the kernel lifecycle end ...
$142K - $263K/yr
Join our Linux Kernel Engineering team and play a central role in the reliability, performance, and evolution of Apple's platforms. As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will own the kernel lifecycle end ...
Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...
Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...
We are looking for a skilled Windows Kernel Developer to build and debug kernel-level software for Windows systems. This position requires deep expertise in low-level systems and diagnostics to ...
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We are looking for a skilled Windows Kernel Developer to build and debug kernel-level software for Windows systems. This position requires deep expertise in low-level systems and diagnostics to ...
Burlingame, CA · On-site
JD Kernel - Developer Engineer Skill Linux, C, C++ Mandatory Board Bring Up Mandatory Kernel Mandatory BSP , Android HAL/HIDL Mandatory Kernel Driver - Development Mandatory Automated Unit Testing ...
Burlingame, CA · On-site
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Burlingame, CA · On-site
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Burlingame, CA · On-site
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Perry Hall, MD · On-site
$120K - $150K/yr
Career Growth Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Window Kernel Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate is honest, reliable, and has a proven record of accomplishment in ...
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Perry Hall, MD · On-site
$120K - $150K/yr
Career Growth Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Window Kernel Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate is honest, reliable, and has a proven record of accomplishment in ...
Career Growth Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Window Kernel Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate is honest, reliable, and has a proven record of accomplishment in ...
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Career Growth Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Window Kernel Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate is honest, reliable, and has a proven record of accomplishment in ...
Linux Kernel Engineer (Device Driver Developer) Department : Software Report to: VP of Software Who we are: Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to ...
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Linux Kernel Engineer (Device Driver Developer) Department : Software Report to: VP of Software Who we are: Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to ...
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To thrive as a Kernel Developer, you need deep expertise in operating systems, C or C++ programming, computer architecture, and problem-solving, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Linux kernel development environments, version control systems (like Git), and debugging tools such as GDB is highly valued, as are certifications like LFCE or RHCE. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in troubleshooting complex issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills are critical to ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the core systems underpinning a wide variety of software applications.
A Kernel Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining operating system kernels, which serve as the core interface between hardware and software. They work on low-level programming, typically in languages like C and assembly, to optimize system performance, implement new features, and fix bugs. Kernel Developers often work on Linux, Windows, or embedded system kernels, contributing to stability and security. Their role may also involve writing device drivers, memory management, and process scheduling improvements.
As a Kernel Developer, you might spend your days designing and implementing new kernel features, fixing and optimizing kernel code, and debugging low-level issues that affect overall system performance or stability. You will frequently collaborate with other developers, hardware engineers, and QA teams to integrate your changes and ensure compatibility. Reviewing code, managing patch submissions, and staying up-to-date with community or project standards are also common tasks. These responsibilities require attention to both detail and security, as your work directly impacts the operating system’s core functionality.
VAST Data is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer to join our growing team!
This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.
"VAST's data management vision is the future of the market."- Forbes
VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.
Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.
VAST is building the highest-performing file system in the world. This requires innovating all the way into the Linux operating systems that require accessing data at unlimited bandwidth and low latency.
We are forming a new team focused solely on Kernel development, collaborating with the upstream community, and setting new industry standards for fast file systems.
Requirements
Linux Kernel Development Experience
System programming in C/C++.
Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
Python/Git- advantage
Knowledge block-level Storage/file systems — advantage
BSc/MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
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201 - 500 Employees
New York, NY, US
2016
