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Perform off-hours maintenance as required and on-call support. Develop/detail technical ... Knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel modules Familiarity with open source tools, monitoring ...

Participating in a rotating on-call schedule (roughly one week out of eight) as part of our shared ... You have experience configuring or working with LLM-based agents (e.g., LangChain, semantic kernel ...

... on-call support. • Develop/detail technical specifications and provide technical direction ... Linux kernel and kernel modules • Familiarity with open source tools, monitoring systems • ...

Experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance ... Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and provide support during off-hours as needed. Keys ...

Experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance ... Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and provide support during off-hours as needed. Keys ...

Experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance ... Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and provide support during off-hours as needed. Keys ...

Participation in on-call rotation for critical production support ensures 24x7 availability for ... Working knowledge of SAP BTP administration and DevOps tooling. * Track record of leading SAP ...

Site Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$67.25 - $89.25/hr

Participate in periodic on call duties. Represent the SRE team in design reviews and operational ... Experience working with Unix/Linux systems from kernel to shell and beyond, with experience working ...

Participation in on-call rotation for critical production support ensures 24x7 availability for ... Working knowledge of SAP BTP administration and DevOps tooling. * Track record of leading SAP ...

Participation in on-call rotation for critical production support ensures 24x7 availability for ... Working knowledge of SAP BTP administration and DevOps tooling. * Track record of leading SAP ...

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How much do on call kernel developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% 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.

Senior Linux/Unix Engineer

Samsung

Moonachie, NJ

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


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Job Description

    Responsible for deployment and management support of Linux x86 & IBM Unix servers
    Perform Capacity and Performance Management
    Must be able to troubleshoot hardware and software issues
    Efficient communication with different groups.
    Follow Change Control based on process guideline(ITSM).
    Perform off-hours maintenance as required and on-call support.
    Develop/detail technical specifications and provide technical direction.

Qualifications

    Associate's Degree required (Bachelor's Preferred)
    5+ years of experience working with Linux and AIX (RedHat preferred, certifications a plus)
    Must have HMC and LPAR experiences.
    Plus to have GPFS v3.5 experiences.
    Plus to have Veritas Netbackup experiences.
    Knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel modules
    Familiarity with open source tools, monitoring systems
    Experience with Web server administration (Apache)
    Experience configuring Tomcat/JBoss
    Experience configuring HA clusters with RedHat Enterprise Linux HA Add-on
    Experience PowerHA v7.1
    Working exposure to networked storage (SAN, NAS)
    Experience with virtualization, managing virtual hosts with VmWare ESXi
    Perform installations/patching of operating system, software installation, and system backups - data recover
    Ability to create scripts to automate tasks (Bash, Python...)
    Hardware troubleshoot (Dell, HP, IBM) tracking, resolution, and routine maintenance (firmware/security updates)
    Working in structured change management processes, ability to follow internal rules and regulations
Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently

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