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Crusoe

Senior Staff Software Engineer, SDN Architecture

Seattle, WA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Kernel & Driver Optimization: Build and optimize Linux kernel modules and high-performance drivers using technologies such as XDP, eBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK. * Fabric Design: Help design and implement ...

eTeam

AI Agent Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

Responsibilities : • 2 years of experience in building and experimenting with agentic AI systems using LLM orchestration frameworks e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Microsoft Agentic Framework or ...

Amazon

Software Dev Engineer, EC2 Nitro

Seattle, WA · On-site

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  • Dental

  • Vision

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

We continue to grow, and are looking for kernel/embedded C programmers who can deliver ultra-high performance for our EC2 customers - our goal is to be processing many millions of packets per second ...

Apex Informatics

Software Engineer V

Redmond, WA · On-site

... kernel to application • Profile performance problems and drive optimizations that span the entire software stack • Bring up new devices and perform debugging and performance tuning exercises • ...

Amazon

Software Dev Engineer, EC2 Nitro

Seattle, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We continue to grow, and are looking for kernel/embedded C programmers who can deliver ultra-high performance for our EC2 customers - our goal is to be processing many millions of packets per second ...

Amazon

Software Dev Engineer, EC2 Nitro

Seattle, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We continue to grow, and are looking for kernel/embedded C programmers who can deliver ultra-high performance for our EC2 customers - our goal is to be processing many millions of packets per second ...

Amazon

Software Engineer, EC2 Nitro

Seattle, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We continue to grow, and are looking for kernel/embedded C programmers who can deliver ultra-high performance for our EC2 customers - our goal is to be processing many millions of packets per second ...

Nvidia

System Software Engineer - GPU and SOC

Redmond, WA · On-site

$193K - $229K/yr

As someone who is hardworking and passionate about their work, you will craft and debug key aspects of our production GPU and SOC kernel drivers and embedded SW, focusing on platform performance ...

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How much do kernel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for kernel in Seattle, WA is $168,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,700.00 and $183,452.00 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?

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 Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $168,259 per year, or $80.9 per hour.

Software Developer/C++ Developer

Maayee Information Technology Pvt Ltd

Redmond, WA

$55 - $74/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Job Description

Job Category: Core Engineering  
Job Title: Software Developer

Redmond, WA


Duties: We are looking for a software developer to build software codes, port existing codes across platforms and run/profile them on specialized embedded processors/emulators/simulators. You will work with other software developers, micro-controller architects, firmware and operating system engineers.
In this role, you will reimplement/port existing C++ codes built for Linux/Windows to run on bare-metal platforms or an RTOS. You will create test wrappers and profile codes. You will convert multi-threaded codes to single-thread, isolate units of compute kernel and produce tests for them.

Additional Information:

In this role, you will reimplement/port existing C++ codes built for Linux/Windows to run on bare-metal platforms or an RTOS. You will create test wrappers and profile codes. You will convert multi-threaded codes to single-thread, isolate units of compute kernel and produce tests for them.
Skills: Required: Knowledge of C++ and OOP Knowledge of STL libraries and pthreads Comfortable with reading others code, tracing them, and code refactoring Nice to have: Familiar with common C++ libraries: Boost, Eigen, ... Familiar with serialization/deserialization libraries for C++, such as C++ JSON. Familiar with profiling tools: VStudio and GProf Familiar with a source control management system, preferably Mercurial or Git Familiar with the Make utilities, and preferably Buck   

Skills: Required:
Knowledge of C++ and OOP
Knowledge of STL libraries and pthreads
Comfortable with reading others code, tracing them, and code refactoring
Nice to have:
Familiar with common C++ libraries: Boost, Eigen, …
Familiar with serialization/deserialization libraries for C++, such as C++ JSON.
Familiar with profiling tools: VStudio and GProf
Familiar with a source control management system, preferably Mercurial or Git
Familiar with the Make utilities, and preferably Buck
Keywords: 
Education: BS/MS Computer Science 
Skills and Experience:
Required Skills:  
MICRO CONTROLLER 
C++ 
GIT 
JSON 
OOP  
Additional Skills: 
FIRMWARE 
KERNEL 
LINUX 
RTOS   

Additional Information

Additional Information:

In this role, you will reimplement/port existing C++ codes built for Linux/Windows to run on bare-metal platforms or an RTOS. You will create test wrappers and profile codes. You will convert multi-threaded codes to single-thread, isolate units of compute kernel and produce tests for them.
Skills: Required: Knowledge of C++ and OOP Knowledge of STL libraries and pthreads Comfortable with reading others code, tracing them, and code refactoring Nice to have: Familiar with common C++ libraries: Boost, Eigen, ... Familiar with serialization/deserialization libraries for C++, such as C++ JSON. Familiar with profiling tools: VStudio and GProf Familiar with a source control management system, preferably Mercurial or Git Familiar with the Make utilities, and preferably Buck   

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