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Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

Skip

Firmware Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $240K/yr

Help develop other aspects of our end-to-end real-time embedded firmware / linux systems, from ... Knowledge of low level hardware and OS internals at a kernel level * Attention to detail, even in ...

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 ...

IonQ

Staff Firmware Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$163K - $213K/yr

... engineers, and firmware teams. Beyond writing production-quality code, you will serve as a mentor ... Strong background working with SoC/FPGA devices and Linux kernel/device driver development.

Mira

Firmware Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

Qualifications * 3+ years of software or firmware engineering experience. * Strong systems ... Experience with wireless protocols, embedded Linux, microcontrollers, sensors, audio pipelines ...

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

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for linux kernel firmware engineer in Sunnyvale, CA is $196,513.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,800.00 and $240,600.00 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.

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Infographic showing various Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer job openings in Sunnyvale, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $196,513 per year, or $94.5 per hour.

Firmware Engineer

Skip

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$180K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

ABOUT US:
Skip is on a mission to make life joyful through powered movement.
Movement is a powerful way to build physical, mental and social health. Yet it is elusive for 2 billion people due to age, injury, or disability. We are building products that will restore mobility for millions and enable a new frontier of joyful movement experiences. We want to build a future where a grandparent can easily outrun their grandkids and no one is left behind at the trailhead.
Skip is a 22-person early-stage start-up that spun out of Google X in 2023. With deep cross-disciplinary expertise and key partnerships (e.g. with Arc'teryx) we are uniquely positioned to launch the first commercially successful wearable robotic device, the MO/GO, develop a platform to launch future Movewear products and transform millions of lives in the coming years.
THE ROLE:
We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable firmware engineer who will explore the peaks and valleys of all problems that may come up while building a new generation of wearable robots for everyday life.
We are a team of 22 phenomenal senior engineers and product leaders, where everyone contributes directly to product development. As such this will start as an individual contributor role, with leadership for critical systems.
Some of the specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Owning our embedded C/C++, including FreeRTOS managing, interrupts, JTAG/SWD debugging etc
  • Improve and iterate on our handling of data communication between peripherals and chips such as the ESP32, STM32 etc. Including Wi-FI and BLE
  • Implement appropriate secure OTAs and bootloaders
  • Help manage our AWS IoT Core: mTLS, MQTT, Things/certs/policies, fleet provisioning, IoT Jobs OTA
  • Help us precisely control a range of actuators including off-the-shelf BLDCs, custom PMSM and axial flux motors, cycloid gearboxes, and series elastic actuators, including writing firmware for our motor control chip (currently c2000; but likely to change over time)
  • Guide design and development decisions for future iterations of the product, and future systems; including novel actuator design, chip selection and firmware requirements
  • Help develop other aspects of our end-to-end real-time embedded firmware / linux systems, from vision and roadmap through design and into practice, including for adjacent products such as our Parkinson's product, future clinical and research devices which require more edge-compute
  • Wear prototypes several hours a week to participate in data collection, on-body testing and provide feedback
  • Bring joy to the team, participate in embarrassing team events, tolerate KZ's terrible music

Basic Qualifications:
  • 5+ years' experience working in firmware development
  • Demonstrable expertise in embedded C/C++ for high performance applications, ideally including FreeRTOS
  • Experience programming the ESP32 and STM32, or similar chipsets
  • Experience with AWS IoT Core systems and fleet management, including OTA updates
  • Experience with design for systems at scale, with a focus on testing and validation
  • Expertise with Linux, command-line tools, Python scripting
  • Strong experience developing real-time firmware for multi-sensor systems
  • Knowledge of low level hardware and OS internals at a kernel level
  • Attention to detail, even in the middle of overly-long lists
  • Experience with troubleshooting tools (JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
  • Ability to work at the Skip Bay Area office 3 days/week
  • Sense of humour, tolerant of Aussie & Canadian spelling

Bonus Points:
  • Experience with robotics or powered consumer electronics (e.g. drones, robot vacuums)
  • Experience controlling PMSM, including Ti and STM chipsets
  • Experience with TFLite Micro/X-Cube-AI
  • Experience in start-up environments and using AI coding tools to leverage your skills for broader impact
  • Personal motivation to improve human movement

This is a full time hybrid position working at the Skip office in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco.
Skip is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based on need and competence to satisfy said need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.
Any and all offers of employment extended by Skip are conditional on candidates' ability to provide satisfactory proof of eligibility to maintain full-time employment in the United States.

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