Senior Linux/Unix Engineer
Moonachie, NJ · On-site
... Linux kernel and kernel modules • Familiarity with open source tools, monitoring systems • Experience with Web server administration (Apache) • Experience configuring Tomcat/JBoss • ...
Moonachie, NJ · On-site
... Linux kernel and kernel modules • Familiarity with open source tools, monitoring systems • Experience with Web server administration (Apache) • Experience configuring Tomcat/JBoss • ...
Moonachie, NJ · On-site
... Linux kernel and kernel modules • Familiarity with open source tools, monitoring systems • Experience with Web server administration (Apache) • Experience configuring Tomcat/JBoss • ...
$133K - $160K/yr
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Developing application software running on the Wave Relay ® network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded ...
$133K - $160K/yr
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Developing application software running on the Wave Relay ® network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$133K - $160K/yr
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Developing application software running on the Wave Relay ® network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$133K - $160K/yr
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Developing application software running on the Wave Relay ® network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$133K - $160K/yr
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Developing application software running on the Wave Relay network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$133K - $160K/yr
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Developing application software running on the Wave Relay network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded ...
New York, NY · On-site
$118K - $161K/yr
Deep-dive Troubleshooting - Go beyond standard admin tasks to debug complex OS, kernel, and filesystem issues using advanced diagnostic tools (strace, perf, eBPF). Tooling & Automation - Design and ...
New York, NY · On-site
$118K - $161K/yr
Deep-dive Troubleshooting - Go beyond standard admin tasks to debug complex OS, kernel, and filesystem issues using advanced diagnostic tools (strace, perf, eBPF). Tooling & Automation - Design and ...
Also needed for this role is experience with Python, Bash, Ansible, SaltStack, Kernel Tuning, Kubernetes, etc. Responsibilities: * Managing and improving our Linux-based infrastructure with a focus ...
Also needed for this role is experience with Python, Bash, Ansible, SaltStack, Kernel Tuning, Kubernetes, etc. Responsibilities: * Managing and improving our Linux-based infrastructure with a focus ...
Job Summary : Baseten powers mission-critical inference for the world's most dynamic AI companies and is seeking a GPU Kernel Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing high ...
Job Summary : Baseten powers mission-critical inference for the world's most dynamic AI companies and is seeking a GPU Kernel Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing high ...
Design and develop debugging tools -- including graph-mode debugging, kernel-level diagnostics, and multi-rank fault isolation * Contribute to overall MTIA SW tooling infrastructure -- enabling ...
Design and develop debugging tools -- including graph-mode debugging, kernel-level diagnostics, and multi-rank fault isolation * Contribute to overall MTIA SW tooling infrastructure -- enabling ...
New York, NY · On-site
Continuously profile and optimize the tick-to-trade path, from network interface through kernel to application, with close attention to CPU cache behavior, memory layout, branch prediction, and lock ...
New York, NY · On-site
Continuously profile and optimize the tick-to-trade path, from network interface through kernel to application, with close attention to CPU cache behavior, memory layout, branch prediction, and lock ...
Work at the kernel and filesystem level using technologies such as eBPF, cgroups, namespaces, and low-level I/O optimization . * Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize compute and storage ...
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Work at the kernel and filesystem level using technologies such as eBPF, cgroups, namespaces, and low-level I/O optimization . * Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize compute and storage ...
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You will own the strategy for managing ABI compatibility, kernel-level dependencies, and the safe rollout of new platforms (e.g., RHEL to Ubuntu) across a heterogeneous trading environment.
You will own the strategy for managing ABI compatibility, kernel-level dependencies, and the safe rollout of new platforms (e.g., RHEL to Ubuntu) across a heterogeneous trading environment.
New York, NY · On-site
$165K - $250K/yr
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Solve sophisticated issues across the stack, from kernel-level problems to application performance * Lead the full lifecycle of Linux systems from certification of new hardware, image creation ...
New York, NY · On-site
$165K - $250K/yr
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Solve sophisticated issues across the stack, from kernel-level problems to application performance * Lead the full lifecycle of Linux systems from certification of new hardware, image creation ...
New York, NY · On-site
Continuously profile and optimize the tick-to-trade path, from network interface through kernel to application, with close attention to CPU cache behavior, memory layout, branch prediction, and lock ...
New York, NY · On-site
Continuously profile and optimize the tick-to-trade path, from network interface through kernel to application, with close attention to CPU cache behavior, memory layout, branch prediction, and lock ...
New York, NY · On-site
Continuously profile and optimize the tick-to-trade path, from network interface through kernel to application, with close attention to CPU cache behavior, memory layout, branch prediction, and lock ...
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New York, NY · On-site
Continuously profile and optimize the tick-to-trade path, from network interface through kernel to application, with close attention to CPU cache behavior, memory layout, branch prediction, and lock ...
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New York, NY · On-site
$180K - $360K/yr
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As a GPU Kernel Engineer, you'll craft the foundation that powers modern AI workloads, optimizing every microsecond of computation to enable breakthrough applications. You'll work in a fast-paced ...
New York, NY · On-site
$180K - $360K/yr
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As a GPU Kernel Engineer, you'll craft the foundation that powers modern AI workloads, optimizing every microsecond of computation to enable breakthrough applications. You'll work in a fast-paced ...
Evaluate and select AI platforms and frameworks such as OpenAI, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, LangGraph, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, MCP, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and ...
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Evaluate and select AI platforms and frameworks such as OpenAI, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, LangGraph, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, MCP, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and ...
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Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) , Prompt Engineering , Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) , AI Agents , Vector Databases , and GenAI frameworks such as LangChain and Semantic Kernel
Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) , Prompt Engineering , Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) , AI Agents , Vector Databases , and GenAI frameworks such as LangChain and Semantic Kernel
Evaluate and select AI platforms and frameworks such as OpenAI, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, LangGraph, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, MCP, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and ...
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Evaluate and select AI platforms and frameworks such as OpenAI, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, LangGraph, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, MCP, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and ...
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Evaluate and select AI platforms and frameworks such asOpenAI, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, LangGraph, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, MCP, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude ...
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Evaluate and select AI platforms and frameworks such asOpenAI, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, LangGraph, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain, MCP, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude ...
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New York, NY · On-site
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LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel. • Strong Python - clean, documented, version-controlled; async patterns, API wrappers, Jupyter Notebooks. • Azure AI Foundry: prompt flows ...
New York, NY · On-site
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LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel. • Strong Python - clean, documented, version-controlled; async patterns, API wrappers, Jupyter Notebooks. • Azure AI Foundry: prompt flows ...
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A Kernel job typically refers to a role focused on developing, maintaining, or optimizing an operating system's kernel—the core component that manages system resources, hardware interaction, and process scheduling. Kernel developers work with low-level programming languages like C and Assembly to improve system performance, security, and stability. These roles often involve debugging kernel crashes, implementing new features, and collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration.
Kernel Engineers typically spend their days designing, implementing, and maintaining low-level components of an operating system’s kernel, such as device drivers, process schedulers, or memory management subsystems. They often review and refactor code, troubleshoot and resolve bugs, and collaborate closely with hardware engineers, application developers, and QA teams. Participation in code reviews and contributing to open source communities or internal repositories are also common activities. This role requires staying up to date with the latest kernel developments and ensuring code changes are performant and stable, directly impacting the reliability and efficiency of the broader system.
To thrive as a Kernel Engineer, you need strong expertise in operating system fundamentals, C/C++ programming, and kernel module development, often supported by a degree in computer science or equivalent experience. Familiarity with Linux kernel source code, debugging tools like GDB, and version control systems such as Git is essential. Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication distinguish outstanding professionals in this field. These skills are crucial for maintaining system stability, ensuring high performance, and collaborating on complex, low-level software projects.
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