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Boingo

Principal Systems Engineer

Frisco, TX

Coordinate on-call escalation procedures and provide high-tier 24x7 support for production outages ... Advanced Linux administration experience with Ubuntu and RHEL 7+, including kernel configuration ...

Boingo

Principal Systems Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

Coordinate on-call escalation procedures and provide high-tier 24x7 support for production outages ... Advanced Linux administration experience with Ubuntu and RHEL 7+, including kernel configuration ...

Socket.dev

Principal Systems Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$150 - $190/hr

Coordinate on-call escalation procedures and provide high-tier 24x7 support for production outages ... Advanced Linux administration experience with Ubuntu and RHEL 7+, including kernel configuration ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for on call kernel developer in the United States is $54.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $61.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between On Call Kernel Developer vs System Administrator?

AspectOn Call Kernel DeveloperSystem Administrator
CredentialsKnowledge of Linux/Unix, programming skills, sometimes certifications like Linux FoundationCertifications like CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified, Linux certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentPrimarily technical, focused on kernel and system-level issues, often in data centers or development labsOperational, managing servers, networks, and user support in office or data center settings
Industry UsageTech companies, data centers, cloud providersIT departments across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and education
Search & Comparison IntentTechnical troubleshooting, kernel development, system stabilitySystem maintenance, user support, network management

The main difference is that On Call Kernel Developers focus on low-level system code and kernel issues, often working in technical environments, while System Administrators handle broader system management and user support. Both roles require technical skills but differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various On Call Kernel Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,185 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Software Engineer

ANICCA DATA SCIENCE SOLUTIONS LLC

Bellevue, WA • On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a scenario.
  • Drives identification of dependencies and the development of design documents for a product, application, service, or platform.
  • Creates, implements, optimizes, debugs, refactors, and reuses code to establish and improve performance and maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).
  • Leverages subject-matter expertise of product features and partners with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project managers) to drive a workgroup's project plans, release plans, and work items.
  • Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guides other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor system/product/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status and initiates actions to restore system/product/service for simple and complex problems when appropriate.
  • Proactively seeks new knowledge and adapts to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
Requirements:
  • Experience in C# & C++, ASP.net or similar language software.
  • Knowledge of Kernel Debugging, Networking, and Linux Network Booting. 
  • Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python.
  • Solid debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in SQL/MySQL for database management.
  • Experience with developing large-scale distributed services.
  • Knowledge of PowerBI, Azure DevOps, Kusto, Cosmos DB, and CIS. 

Preferred:
  • Azure 204 Certification. 
  • Immediate Joiners 
Work Location: Bellevue

Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company-match