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Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer Jobs in Elkhart, IA

Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer information

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$71.2K

$158.9K

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How much do linux kernel firmware engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for linux kernel firmware engineer in Elkhart, IA is $158,884.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,700.00 and $194,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer vs Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectLinux Kernel Firmware EngineerEmbedded Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; knowledge of Linux kernel developmentBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related; embedded systems experience
Work EnvironmentDeveloping firmware for Linux-based systems, often in hardware labs or R&D teamsDesigning software for embedded devices like IoT gadgets, automotive systems, or consumer electronics
Industry UsageTelecommunications, consumer electronics, hardware manufacturersAutomotive, IoT, medical devices, consumer electronics

The Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining firmware specifically for Linux kernel environments, ensuring hardware compatibility and performance. In contrast, the Embedded Software Engineer works on a broader range of embedded systems, often with real-time constraints and different operating systems. Both roles require embedded programming skills but differ in scope and specific expertise.

Infographic showing various Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer job openings in Elkhart, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $158,884 per year, or $76.4 per hour.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hosting

Johnston, IA • On-site, Remote

Corporate Tools
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees

$150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage hosting environments, including on-premise data centers and cloud-based systems.

  • Automate system deployments, updates, and infrastructure provisioning using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or SaltStack.

  • Monitor infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the security, availability, and scalability of virtualized and physical environments.


Job description

Overview
Corporate Tools is hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hosting for up to $150,000/year. You will be a traditional company employee. This is a remote position, but if you're near one of our local offices, you're welcome to come hangout with us in-office as well. Our main offices are in Post Falls, ID, and Spokane, WA; we also have satellite offices in Johnston, IA, Austin, TX, and Salt Lake City, UT. You'll be working 40 hours a week and, of course, enjoy great company benefits.
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hosting you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of hosting environments, DevOps pipelines, and data center infrastructure. Yes, a lot of your work is behind the scenes...but everything you do should have the customer in mind. This role involves maintaining the performance, security, and scalability of both on-premise data centers and cloud-based systems. They will automate system deployments and updates, monitor infrastructure performance, and resolve any issues related to hosting, server management, or network connectivity to ensure that business-critical applications are always available and performant.
A key aspect of this position is working with cross-functional teams to implement DevOps best practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated provisioning tools. The engineer will also be tasked with managing cloud resources, optimizing data center operations, and ensuring the security and compliance of both physical and virtual environments. A deep understanding of traditional data center operations, IT, and infrastructure is essential to support our customers.
Wage
Up to $150,000 / year (*up to), depending on experience
Benefits
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision Full coverage for employees - nothing comes out of your paycheck. Plus an annual review with a raise option.
  • Time off that grows with you 22 days PTO + 4 holidays to start. After 3 years it bumps to 29 days, and after 5 years you move to flexible time off - not accrued, not capped. Take time off when you want.
  • Parental leave & 401(k) match Paid parental leave, plus up to 6% company 401(k) matching with no vesting period - it's yours from day one.
  • Quarterly allowance Spend it on whatever makes work better: a comfier remote setup, continuing-education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for a coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever.
  • No dumb perks (and a trail mix bar) No weekend dog-walking gimmicks that look cool but cost nothing because nobody uses them. We spend on benefits you'll actually use - an open-concept office, friendly coworkers, a creative environment, and yeah... a trail mix bar.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and design robust and scalable hardware solutions
  • Take ownership of projects from conception to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and meeting the specified requirements
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, product management, and other software teams, to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain Proxmox VE clusters for virtualization or other hypervisors
  • Implement high-availability (HA) and failover solutions for virtual machines
  • Manage resource allocation (CPU, memory, disk, network) to optimize performance for hosted applications
  • Automate VM deployment and configuration using Ansible, Terraform, or SaltStack
  • Maintain backups and disaster recovery plans for virtualized environments
  • Design and manage Ceph clusters or SAN storage (iSCSI, NFS, ZFS, etc.) for high-performance, redundant storage
  • Monitor and optimize storage performance, including IOPS, latency, and throughput
  • Implement snapshots, replication, and backup strategies for critical workloads
  • Manage and harden Linux-based servers (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, or RHEL) for security and performance
  • Configure and optimize web servers (Nginx, Apache, HAProxy, Traefik) for hosting
  • Troubleshoot kernel, process, and application-level issues in Linux environments
  • Ensure smooth operation of Docker and Kubernetes environments

Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in Linux system administration, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure
  • Experience with Proxmox or other hypervisors (VMware, KVM, Xen, Hyper-V)
  • Experience with Ceph or SAN storage solutions for virtualization
  • Ability to manage kernel tuning, system performance, and process optimization
  • Hands-on experience with Ceph storage, ZFS, iSCSI, NFS, RAID, and SAN architectures
  • Understanding of storage performance metrics (IOPS, throughput, latency)
  • Ability to work on projects solo or with a team
  • Love for learning and improving code
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with WordPress hosting, database replication, and caching techniques
  • Knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB performance tuning and high-availability configurations
  • Proficiency in setting up and managing load balancers (HAProxy, Nginx, Traefik)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for system crashes, performance issues, and storage failures
  • Promox Expertise
  • Experience in DevOps, software or other technical departments