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Live In Windows Kernel Developer Jobs in California

Intel Corporation

Linux Kernel Engineer

Folsom, CA · On-site

Join our team as an entry-level Linux/Android Kernel Engineer where you'll apply your academic ... Use your coursework in operating systems, embedded systems, and computer architecture in real-world ...

CoreWeave

Systems Engineer, Kernel

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Required : • 5+ years of professional experience in Linux kernel engineering or systems-level development. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science ...

New

Kernel (yc S25)

Customer Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$1K/wk

... in their main editor * You engage publicly: you share your thoughts on developer tools, support workflows, and the future of customer engineering What You Can Expect As A Kernel * Industry ...

Sciforium

GPU Kernel Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

GPU Kernel Engineer Sciforium is an AI infrastructure company developing next-generation multimodal ... In this role, you will design and optimize custom GPU kernels that power next-generation large ...

Cerebras Systems

Kernel Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications ... About The Role As a Kernel Engineer on our team, you will develop high-performance software ...

quadric.io, Inc

AI Kernel Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$110K - $270K/yr

... developer community Requirements * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science and/or Electric ... kernel development and optimization * experience with model and kernel inference performance ...

Apple

Kernel Scheduler Engineer, Core OS

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Our software runs on your wrist in watchOS; in your pocket with iOS; on your desk in macOS; and on ... As a Kernel Engineer on the Scheduler team, you will drive the evolution of the XNU kernel to ...

CEREBRAS SYSTEMS INC.

Kernel Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications ... About The Role As a Kernel Engineer on our team, you will develop high-performance software ...

quadric, Inc

AI Kernel Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$110K - $270K/yr

... developer community Requirements * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science and/or Electric ... kernel development and optimization * experience with model and kernel inference performance ...

quadric, Inc

AI Kernel Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$110K - $270K/yr

... developer community Requirements * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science and/or Electric ... kernel development and optimization * experience with model and kernel inference performance ...

Apple

Kernel Scheduler Engineer, Core OS

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Our software runs on your wrist in watchOS; in your pocket with iOS; on your desk in macOS; and on ... Description As a Kernel Engineer on the Scheduler team, you will drive the evolution of the XNU ...

quadric, Inc

AI Kernel Engineer

Burlingame, CA

$110K - $270K/yr

... developer community Requirements * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science and/or Electric ... kernel development and optimization * experience with model and kernel inference performance ...

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What is the difference between Live In Windows Kernel Developer vs Windows Driver Developer?

AspectLive In Windows Kernel DeveloperWindows Driver Developer
Required CredentialsProficiency in Windows kernel architecture, C/C++, debugging skillsSimilar skills, often requiring Windows driver development certifications
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, specialized hardware, or security-focused environmentsHardware interaction, device management, hardware-software integration
Industry UsageSecurity, embedded systems, specialized hardwareHardware manufacturers, PC hardware, peripheral device companies
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Both roles require deep knowledge of Windows kernel and driver development. While Live In Windows Kernel Developers focus on embedded or security-critical systems, Windows Driver Developers typically work on device drivers for hardware components. The skills overlap significantly, but the application environments differ, influencing the specific expertise needed.

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Kernel Engineer (Compute / Accelerator)

DensityAI

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$200K - $360K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Job description

About the role

You will write, evaluate, and profile specialized compute kernels that run on a custom AI accelerator. This is the critical interface between high-level ML workloads and silicon — your code directly determines how effectively the hardware performs. You'll work closely with the architecture and compiler teams to define the kernel programming model, implement core tensor operations, and drive the performance profiling workflow that validates silicon design decisions.

What you'll do
  • Write and optimize compute kernels for a custom AI accelerator — tensor operations, data movement patterns, memory hierarchy exploitation
  • Develop and maintain profiling infrastructure to measure kernel performance against architectural targets
  • Define and document shuffle patterns for ML kernel primitives across CPU-like control, tensor cores, and CUTLASS-style operations
  • Drive kernel DSL design decisions — thread spawn mechanisms, register passing conventions, and memory management strategies
  • Enable end-to-end kernel execution on the architectural simulator
  • Collaborate with the compiler team on the MLIR dialect — your kernels are the primary validation target
  • Create onboarding documentation and kernel writing guides for the broader team
What we're looking for
  • C/C++ — production-grade systems code, not scripted glue. You'll write performance-critical kernels.
  • CUDA or equivalent accelerator programming — deep experience writing GPU kernels, understanding warp/wavefront execution, memory coalescing, shared memory optimization. The mental model transfers directly.
  • Computer architecture — you need to reason about pipelines, memory hierarchies, data movement costs, and how software maps to hardware.
  • Performance profiling and optimization — you live in profilers. Identifying bottlenecks, measuring throughput, and iterating until kernels meet targets is the core loop.
  • Tensor operations — practical understanding of GEMM, convolution, attention, reduction, and scatter/gather as they map to hardware.
  • Python — for scripting, DSL integration, and profiling automation.
  • (Optional) RISC-V, x86, or ARM64 ISA experience
  • (Optional) MLIR or LLVM compiler infrastructure
  • (Optional) HPC or scientific computing background (large-scale parallel compute intuition)
  • (Optional) FPGA or Verilog/SystemVerilog (ability to read RTL and reason about the hardware you're targeting)
  • (Optional) Familiarity with CUTLASS, Triton, or similar kernel libraries
Compensation

Base salary: $200k – $360k USD per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO. Discussed in detail during the interview.

Visa sponsorship

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Equal Opportunity

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.