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Panasonic

MTS II, Software Developer - IaaS

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$38.46 - $64.42/hr

Kernel/user-space interface debugging: strace, perf, dmesg, lsof, sysctl. Hardware Provisioning ... Programming Skills & System Design * Proficiency in at least one modern programming language: * GO ...

Trimble

Software Engineer

Lake Oswego, OR

LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, MCP protocol, Azure AI Foundry, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering * Cloud/data: Azure (ACI, ACR, AKS), Databricks, Kafka, Unity Catalog, REST/OpenAPI * Dev tooling: VSCode ...

Nvidia

OR · On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

Building strong kernel and domain specific language solutions for state of art kernels in LLM ... Collaborate closely with other engineering teams at NVIDIA to build high impact solutions for ...

Trimble, Inc.

Software Engineer

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, MCP protocol, Azure AI Foundry, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering * Cloud/data: Azure (ACI, ACR, AKS), Databricks, Kafka, Unity Catalog, REST/OpenAPI * Dev tooling: VSCode ...

krg technology inc

Software Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Company Description Thanks & Regards Rajesh KRG Technologies, Inc., 661 367 8000 Ext :514 Linux Embedded development Kernel driver GIT YOCTO - added advantage. Not a must have Additional Information ...

Cisco

OR · On-site

$210K - $305K/yr

Leveraging the power ofeBPF, Tetragon provides low-overhead, in-kernel visibility and intelligence ... experience in systems programming (C,Go,or similar; Tetragon is primarily written in Go)

HEICO

Software Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site

Senior Software Engineer Full time-Flexible schedule, FLSA Exempt, EEOC Employer THIS IS AN ONSITE ... Linux kernel driver development * 5+ years of experience using Java Preferred Qualifications

Heico

Software Engineer

Eugene, OR

Senior Software Engineer Full time-Flexible schedule, FLSA Exempt, EEOC Employer THIS IS AN ONSITE ... Linux kernel driver development * 5+ years of experience using Java Preferred Qualifications

TecTammina

Firmware Developer

Hillsboro, OR

Atleast 7-8 years of C/C++ development experience in embedded Linux environment low level kernel OS ... software engineering methodologies Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree is Required ...

TecTammina

Firmware Developer

Hillsboro, OR

Atleast 7-8 years of C/C++ development experience in embedded Linux environment low level kernel OS ... software engineering methodologies Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree is Required ...

TecTammina

Firmware Developer

Hillsboro, OR

Atleast 7-8 years of C/C++ development experience in embedded Linux environment low level kernel OS ... software engineering methodologies Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree is Required ...

TecTammina

Firmware Developer

Hillsboro, OR

... kernel OS subsystems Multi-threaded environment such as Linux* and ThreadX* or other RTOS ... Knowledge in Firmware Engineering environment Experience with Intel architecture and/or micro ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Kernel Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kernel Engineer, you need deep expertise in C programming, operating system concepts, and low-level hardware interactions, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with version control systems (like Git), debugging tools (such as GDB), and kernel development frameworks is crucial. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These skills enable the creation of reliable, efficient, and secure kernels that form the backbone of computing systems.

What is the difference between Kernel Engineer vs Device Driver Developer?

AspectKernel EngineerDevice Driver Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Linux/Unix knowledge, programming skills in C/C++Similar credentials, often with specialized knowledge in hardware and driver development
Work EnvironmentSystem-level development, kernel code, Linux/Unix environmentsHardware interaction, driver coding, embedded or OS-specific environments
Industry UsageOperating system development, open-source projects, hardware manufacturersHardware companies, embedded systems, OS vendors
Common Search/ComparisonKernel EngineerDevice Driver Developer

Kernel Engineers focus on developing and maintaining the core kernel of operating systems, ensuring system stability and performance. Device Driver Developers specialize in creating software that allows hardware components to communicate with the OS. While both roles require similar technical skills and often overlap, Kernel Engineers work on the entire kernel infrastructure, whereas Device Driver Developers concentrate on specific hardware interfaces.

What is a Kernel Engineer?

A Kernel Engineer is a software engineer who specializes in the development, maintenance, and optimization of operating system kernels, such as Linux or Windows. Their primary responsibilities include designing new kernel features, fixing bugs, improving performance, and ensuring compatibility with hardware. They often work closely with hardware manufacturers and other software developers to build stable and secure system foundations. Kernel Engineers must have a deep understanding of operating system internals, low-level programming (typically in C or C++), and computer architecture. This role is critical for maintaining and advancing the core components that allow computers and devices to function efficiently.

What are some typical challenges Kernel Engineers face when working on operating system updates?

Kernel Engineers often encounter challenges related to maintaining system stability and compatibility when implementing updates or new features. Ensuring that changes do not introduce regressions or security vulnerabilities requires thorough testing and collaboration with QA and other engineering teams. Additionally, Kernel Engineers need to keep up-to-date with hardware advancements and support a wide range of devices, which can add complexity to their work. Effective communication and strong problem-solving skills are essential for navigating these challenges and delivering high-quality code.
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MTS II, Software Developer - IaaS

MTS II, Software Developer - IaaS

Panasonic

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$38.46 - $64.42/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Overview
Who We Are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that's here to stay! With our company's history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.
Responsibilities
The Position:
We are seeking an MTS II - Software Developer (IaaS) to help build the foundational software that powers our next-generation infrastructure platform. You will design and develop services that span hardware provisioning, OS lifecycle management, containerized system enablement, and secure distributed service deployment. This role sits at the intersection of systems programming, DevOps automation, and scalable microservices development.
System & Infrastructure Software Development
  • Develop services and tooling for bare metal provisioning, OS imaging, bootloader and firmware orchestration.
  • Build and maintain microservices for key IaaS components like OTA updates, storage management, and node orchestration.
  • Interface with platform firmware via Redfish/IPMI and implement node-level control logic.
  • Collaborate with hardware, networking, and storage teams to integrate low-level capabilities into unified software workflows.

DevOps & Containerization
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines to test and deploy OS images and microservices.
  • Maintain version-controlled infrastructure (IaC) and policy-as-code environments.
  • Integrate monitoring and observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Vector).

Reliability & Testing
  • Create robust testing pipelines for infrastructure components (unit, integration, functional)
  • Perform hardware-in-loop (HIL) testing, simulate failure scenarios, and ensure system resiliency
  • Identify and remediate performance bottlenecks in hardware provisioning and orchestration flows
  • Conduct code reviews and implement coding standards and best practices

The hourly range of $38.46 - $64.42 ($76,300 - $137,400) is just one component of Panasonic's total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
Qualifications
What we're looking for:
  • Bachelor of .Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 0-3 years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to IaaS or low-level system development.
  • Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the time.

OS & Kernel
  • Linux administration and internals (systemd, boot process, kernel tuning).
  • Custom kernel config or module work (esp. for embedded or hybrid hardware).
  • Kernel/user-space interface debugging: strace, perf, dmesg, lsof, sysctl.

Hardware Provisioning
  • Deep knowledge of PXE/iPXE, DHCP, TFTP, and UEFI/BIOS flows.
  • Experience with hardware boot orchestration using Tinkerbell, MAAS, or Foreman.
  • Familiarity with BMC interfaces (IPMI, Redfish), RAID configuration, and hardware telemetry.

OS & Image Management
  • Hands-on experience building immutable OS images (e.g., Talos, CoreOS, Yocto).
  • Understanding of secure boot flows, disk encryption (e.g., LUKS), TPM provisioning.
  • Knowledge of disk cloning, partitioning tools, and custom OS deployment pipelines.

Programming Skills & System Design
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language:
    • GO for high-performance services
    • Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask)
    • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and functional programming concepts.

Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer:
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
  • Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
  • Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
  • 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
  • Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program.
  • Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.
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