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Supermicro

Test Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Review system and kernel logs to identify certification failures, and coordinate findings with hardware and BIOS engineering teams. * Automation Support: Use and maintain automated test scripts to ...

Super Micro Computer

Test Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Review system and kernel logs to identify certification failures, and coordinate findings with hardware and BIOS engineering teams. * Automation Support: Use and maintain automated test scripts to ...

Apple

Linux Kernel Engineer

Durham, NH

$142K - $263K/yr

As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will own the kernel lifecycle end to end, from CI infrastructure ... that compile, test, and release Linux kernels across multiple hardware platforms and Linux ...

Apple

Linux Kernel Engineer

Durham, NH

$142K - $263K/yr

As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will own the kernel lifecycle end to end, from CI infrastructure ... that compile, test, and release Linux kernels across multiple hardware platforms and Linux ...

Apple

Linux Kernel Engineer

Durham, NH · On-site

$142K - $263K/yr

As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will own the kernel lifecycle end to end, from CI infrastructure ... that compile, test, and release Linux kernels across multiple hardware platforms and Linux ...

Apple

Linux Kernel Engineer

Durham, NH

$142K - $263K/yr

As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will own the kernel lifecycle end to end, from CI infrastructure ... that compile, test, and release Linux kernels across multiple hardware platforms and Linux ...

Persistent Systems

Software Test Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$106K - $133K/yr

The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet customer and ... Linux kernel modules, network stack development, and other low-level programming activities)

Apple

Linux Kernel Engineer

Durham, NH · On-site

$142K - $263K/yr

As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will own the kernel lifecycle end to end, from CI infrastructure ... that compile, test, and release Linux kernels across multiple hardware platforms and Linux ...

Qualcomm

#Systems SoC Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering General Summary: *** This position ... Experience working in Linux environments, including kernel debugging and system-level development.

Vast

Senior Avionics Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Vast is looking for a Senior Avionics Test Engineer , reporting to the Manager of Avionics Testing ... Understanding of Linux kernel software and drivers * Experience with Embedded Systems * Fault ...

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REMOTE Senior Linux/SDET engineer

Cambridge, MA • Remote

Globalchannelmanagement
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$133K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the test strategy, validation standards, and quality benchmarks for a custom Linux kernel supporting AI and Compute platforms.

  • Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks and suites focused on performance, reliability, security, and Linux kernel enhancements.

  • Perform deep Linux kernel debugging, performance benchmarking, and system-level validation to troubleshoot and isolate complex system issues.

Job description

Remote Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Linux Kernel & AI Platform

Why This Opportunity?

This is a remote opportunity for a senior technical leader who enjoys solving complex, low-level infrastructure challenges and building scalable testing solutions. In this role, you will lead the test strategy and automation for a highly distributed, custom Linux-based AI and Compute platform. You will own the testing lifecycle for a custom Linux kernel, develop advanced automation and continuous testing infrastructure, and work closely with core engineering teams to ensure the platform delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and security at a global scale.

What We're Looking For (Required & Elite Qualifications)

To land this role, you must possess an exceptional command of low-level systems engineering and modern, hyperscale test automation. We are filtering for candidates who meet the following high-bar, non-negotiable criteria:

  • Professional Experience: 12+ years of relevant software engineering, development, or deep systems test experience in massive-scale or distributed environments.
  • Systems Development & Validation: Advanced, hands-on software development and validation experience using C, with a strict focus on Linux kernel-level infrastructure.
  • Automation & Scripting: Expert-level capability in system-level automation and infrastructure validation using scripting tools like Python, Shell, and/or Perl.
  • Linux Kernel Internals: Deep, comprehensive, and structural knowledge of the following Linux internals:
  • KVM and virtualization hypervisors
  • Virtio drivers and driver architecture
  • cgroups and resource isolation
  • Memory management, File systems, and Block I/O
  • Ethernet/network drivers and the TCP/IP stack [
  • Diagnostics & Optimization: Extensive, hands-on experience with Linux kernel debugging tools and advanced performance benchmarking utilities.
  • CI/CD Infrastructure: Proven track record designing, building, and supporting robust continuous integration (CI) and automated testing frameworks for low-level systems.
  • Problem Solving: Superior, proven ability to systematically troubleshoot complex, non-deterministic system-level issues across highly technical environments.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent deeply technical practical experience.

What You'll Do

  • Kernel Test Strategy: Lead the comprehensive test strategy, validation standards, and quality benchmarks for a custom Linux kernel supporting next-gen AI and Compute platforms.
  • Framework Architecture: Design, build, and scale advanced automated test frameworks and suites focused on performance, reliability, security, and new Linux kernel enhancements.
  • Infrastructure Evolution: Support porting existing modifications to newer kernel and VM infrastructure versions while continuously improving build, automation, and continuous integration/testing infrastructure.
  • Low-Level Debugging: Perform deep Linux kernel debugging, performance benchmarking, and system-level validation. Troubleshoot and isolate complex, low-level system issues across test and simulated production environments.
  • Engineering Partnerships: Partner directly with core engineering and architecture teams to establish rigid quality standards and deliver highly reliable infrastructure at scale.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide high-impact technical direction, code reviews, architectural oversight, and mentorship to other engineers across a highly distributed, remote environment
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Global Channel Management is a technology company that specializes in various types of recruiting and staff augmentation. Global Channel Management understands the challenges companies face when it comes to the skills and experience needed to fill the void of the day to day function. Organizations need to reduce training and labor costs but at the same time requiring the best talent for the job. GCM's Ownership and Management teams have extensive Staffing, Recruiting, HR and Executive Leadership knowledge, Experience and Expertise. Our Understanding and Commitment to our Client's Satisfaction are key reasons GCM has been successful in establishing long term relationships.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Austell, GA, US

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