ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Super Micro Computer

Firmware Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

... Linux applications and kernel drivers and perform debugging and troubleshooting for firmware ... engineers, as needed Qualifications: • BS in EE, CS, or CE is required. MS in EE, CS, or CE is a ...

Supermicro

Firmware Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$97K - $110K/yr

Develop Linux applications and kernel drivers and perform debugging and troubleshooting for ... firmware development experience is preferred. * Minimum 1+ years of experience in Linux programming.

Supermicro

Firmware Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

Develop Linux applications and kernel drivers and perform debugging and troubleshooting for ... firmware development experience is preferred. * Minimum 2+ years of experience in Linux programming.

Super Micro Computer

Firmware Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$97K - $110K/yr

... Linux applications and kernel drivers and perform debugging and troubleshooting for firmware ... engineers, as needed Qualifications: • BS in EE, CS, or CE is required. MS in EE, CS, or CE is a ...

SiFive

Linux Kernel Architect

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

In this role, you'll be improving and debugging the RISC-V Linux kernel, with particular focus on ... And you'll work with hardware architects and engineers, both inside SiFive and at RISC-V ...

SiFive

Linux Kernel Architect

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

In this role, you'll be improving and debugging the RISC-V Linux kernel, with particular focus on ... And you'll work with hardware architects and engineers, both inside SiFive and at RISC-V ...

Ericsson

Sr Modem Firmware Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$191K/yr

... Firmware Engineer based in the USA, where you will design, develop, and integrate cellular modem ... vendors) Linux kernel development: driver development, device tree, kernel modules OpenWrt/LEDE ...

Broadcom, Inc.

System Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$202K - $240K/yr

... Linux Kernel Networking, Virtual Switching and Data center Networking, Firmware development. 3. A good understanding of the RDMA protocol is a must have. Hands-on experience with RDMA is highly ...

Broadcom

System Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$202K - $240K/yr

... Linux Kernel Networking, Virtual Switching and Data center Networking, Firmware development. 3. A good understanding of the RDMA protocol is a must have. Hands-on experience with RDMA is highly ...

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsLinux Kernel Firmware Engineer JobsLinux Kernel Firmware Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer information

See Santa Clara, CA salary details

$88.1K

$196.6K

$240.8K

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

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for linux kernel firmware engineer in Santa Clara, CA is $196,645.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,900.00 and $240,800.00 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.

What are popular job titles related to Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA?

For Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA look for?

The top searched job categories for Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA are:

What cities near Santa Clara, CA are hiring for Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer jobs?

Cities near Santa Clara, CA with the most Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer job openings:

Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer job openings in Santa Clara, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $196,645 per year, or $94.5 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

Waymo

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$213K - $263K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver™-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Waymo Onboard Infrastructure is responsible for low-level software and infrastructure on various components of the Waymo self-driving system. The team's scope covers everything from low-level system software to high-bandwidth data logging, IPC (low-latency and high-throughput), performance analysis, and full-system debugging. We work with the Hardware, Compute, Sensor, Perception, Behavior and Machine Learning teams to build the most performant and low-latency self-driving solution in the industry.
In this role, you will work on the System Software Team. The System Software team owns the primary compute node of Waymo's on-vehicle compute platform - an integrated embedded system. You will write Linux Kernel drivers (including creating appropriate user-space APIs) to communicate with custom hardware (e.g. custom ASICs and FPGAs). If you enjoy building embedded systems using novel compute hardware and working with engineering teams that will be direct consumers of your work, you'll be a great fit for this role.
In this hybrid role, you will report to the Technical Lead Manager.
You will:
  • Work on a small team of System Software and Linux Kernel Engineers to develop system software components from early prototyping to production launch of driverless vehicles
  • Develop and test Linux Kernel device drivers and other components for high-performance embedded systems including custom ASICs and accelerators.
  • Work with a variety of engineering teams and SoC partners to take on ambiguous problems.

You have:
  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • Proficiency in C and C++
  • 5+ years of programming experience in an asynchronous environment with multiple processes, threads, timers, and interrupts
  • Experience with Linux kernel and device driver development
  • Working knowledge of hardware bring-up and debugging, including the ability to read schematics/datasheets and use common tools (oscilloscopes, multimeter, logic analyzers)

We prefer:
  • Experience with early-silicon development tools, e.g. emulators, simulators and FPGAs
  • Experience with common hardware protocols/interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, or I2C)
  • Experience working with multiple types of industry partners (CM, ODM, OEM, or ISV)
  • Working knowledge of complex hardware-accelerated compute pipelines (GPUs, ML accelerators, image/data processors)
  • Experience with bootloaders or programming in a BIOS
  • Experience with building and maintaining testing infrastructure for OS and other low level code.
  • Experience with performing safe and robust software and firmware updates.

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$213,000-$263,000 USD

Apply