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TecTammina

Firmware Developer

Hillsboro, OR

Atleast 7-8 years of C/C++ development experience in embedded Linux environment low level kernel OS subsystems Multi-threaded environment such as Linux* and ThreadX* or other RTOS Understanding of ...

TecTammina

Firmware Developer

Hillsboro, OR

Atleast 7-8 years of C/C++ development experience in embedded Linux environment low level kernel OS subsystems Multi-threaded environment such as Linux* and ThreadX* or other RTOS Understanding of ...

krg technology inc

Security Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Basic kernel driver development concepts, linux Userspace * Desirable : * DRM's, NOCS, Nagra Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

TecTammina

Firmware Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Atleast 7-8 years of C/C++ development experience in embedded Linux environment low level kernel OS subsystems Multi-threaded environment such as Linux* and ThreadX* or other RTOS Understanding of ...

Cisco

OR · On-site

$210K - $305K/yr

Leveraging the power ofeBPF, Tetragon provides low-overhead, in-kernel visibility and intelligence across diverseenvironments. Asa Technical Leader, you will be at the forefront of advancing Tetragon ...

TecTammina

Firmware Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Company Description First IT Solutions Atleast 7-8 years of C/C++ development experience in embedded Linux environment low level kernel OS subsystems Multi-threaded environment such as Linux* and ...

HEICO

Software Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site

Extensive experience with AOSP (Android Open Source Project) or another embedded Linux OS * 5+ years of experience in Linux kernel driver development * 5+ years of experience using Java Preferred ...

Heico

Software Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site

Extensive experience with AOSP (Android Open Source Project) or another embedded Linux OS * 5+ years of experience in Linux kernel driver development * 5+ years of experience using Java Preferred ...

HEICO

Software Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site

Extensive experience with AOSP (Android Open Source Project) or another embedded Linux OS * 5+ years of experience in Linux kernel driver development * 5+ years of experience using Java Preferred ...

Omni Inclusive

SAP HANA Administration

Portland, OR · On-site

... Kernel maintenance and upgrades - SAP Patching, SPS updates, system version upgrades, Life cycle management - SAP system installation planning, Application server installation and maintenance - SAP ...

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How much do kernel jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for kernel in Oregon is $155,060.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,663.00 and $169,060.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Kernel Engineer?

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.

What is a Kernel job?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Kernel position, and why are they important?

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.

Kernel jobs near you
Infographic showing various Kernel job openings in Oregon as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $155,060 per year, or $74.5 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer, CUTLASS Performance

Senior Software Engineer, CUTLASS Performance

Nvidia

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

NVIDIA's high-performance computing platforms are powering the AI revolution across many applications and industries. Within our software stack, CUTLASS stands out as a popular open-source ecosystem dedicated to high-performance linear algebra and Tensor Core primitives. Since 2017, it has provided the community with C++ and Python abstractions to implement custom matrix multiply (GEMM) and related math and deep learning computations on NVIDIA GPUs.

If you are enthusiastic about performance and eager to help bridge the gap between current performance and what's theoretically possible, apply to join the CUTLASS team today!

What you'll be doing:

  • Benchmark the performance of state-of-the-art deep learning models' inference and training passes to identify key GPU kernel and fusion opportunities.

  • Identify gaps between theoretical and realized performance, and suggest software improvements or model adjustments to resolve them.

  • Develop tooling to automate the benchmarking, analysis, and performance optimization loop to push the limit of CUTLASS kernel performance within DL networks.

  • Be the authoritative resource on kernel performance in the team and engage with teams across NVIDIA including GPU architecture, DL frameworks, and QA as the performance representative for the CUTLASS team.

What we need to see:

  • Masters or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

  • Strong programming skills in Python and C++.

  • Experience in software performance analysis and optimization.

  • Deep understanding of computer architecture and familiarity with GPUs or similar parallel processing architectures.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Deep understanding of state-of-the art DL model architectures.

  • Hands-on experience with performance benchmarking of DL frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, SGLang, vLLM, TRT-LLM, or others.

  • Experience in developing performance models and performance regression systems.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hard working people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous, and love a challenge, consider joining our Deep Learning Library team and help us build the real-time, cost-effective computing platform driving our success in this exciting and quickly growing field.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 5, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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