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Remote Linux Driver Developer Jobs in California

TEKsystems

Linux Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

$65 - $80/hr

Linux Infrastructure Engineering: Maintain, tune, and secure mission-critical Linux operating ... remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026. About ...

CoreWeave

Senior Firmware Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1

$153K - $242K/yr

Experience with Linux driver development * Comfort with debugging tools such as GDB JTAG and ... remote consoles. * Basic scripting skills in Python or Bash for build automation and validation.

Wayve

Triage Automation Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1

$144K - $183K/yr

The role As a Triage Automation Engineer at Wayve , you'll play a key role in scaling our Triage ... Hands-on experience operating in a remote Linux environment * Experience building or maintaining ...

YO AI Labs

DevOps Engineer - Remote

San Jose, CA · Remote

$50 - $150/hr

DevOps Engineer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced ... You will work on CI/CD, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, Linux, and cloud environments while ...

YO AI Labs

DevOps Engineer - Remote

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$50 - $150/hr

DevOps Engineer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced ... You will work on CI/CD, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, Linux, and cloud environments while ...

TEKsystems

Linux Systems Administrator

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

$50/hr

Description We are seeking a Linux Systems Automation Engineer to support large-scale ... remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026. About ...

YO AI Labs

DevOps Engineer - Remote

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$50 - $150/hr

DevOps Engineer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced ... You will work on CI/CD, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, Linux, and cloud environments while ...

YO AI Labs

DevOps Engineer - Remote

Palo Alto, CA · Remote

$50 - $150/hr

DevOps Engineer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote Job Overview We are seeking experienced ... You will work on CI/CD, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, Linux, and cloud environments while ...

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What is the difference between Remote Linux Driver Developer vs Remote Kernel Module Developer?

AspectRemote Linux Driver DeveloperRemote Kernel Module Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Linux certifications (e.g., Linux Foundation Certified Engineer)Bachelor's in Computer Science, Linux certifications (e.g., Linux Foundation Certified Engineer)
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative with hardware teams, Linux OS focusRemote, often embedded systems or hardware integration, Linux kernel focus
Industry UsageTechnology, telecommunications, hardware manufacturingEmbedded systems, hardware development, IoT
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Both roles involve Linux kernel development, requiring similar skills and certifications. The main difference is that Remote Linux Driver Developers focus on creating drivers for hardware devices, while Remote Kernel Module Developers work on developing and maintaining kernel modules that extend Linux functionality. The roles often overlap but target different aspects of Linux kernel customization and hardware integration.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Driver Developer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Linux / Hypervisor Engineer

MatchPoint Solutions

Pleasanton, CA • On-site, Remote

$60 - $70/hr

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Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.
We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Title: Linux / Hypervisor Engineer
Location: Remote - USA
Employment Type: Part-time
Pay Range: $60 - $70
- Role Overview/Job Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Linux / Hypervisor Engineer to support an enterprise infrastructure team through the end of the year. This role will primarily focus on performing Linux OS upgrades and VMware-to-Nutanix VM migrations during scheduled after-hours maintenance windows.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently during nights and weekends and be flexible with occasional changes to scheduled maintenance windows.
- Key Responsibilities
  • Perform Linux operating system upgrades, primarily from Linux 7.9 to 8.10 or 9.x.
  • Migrate virtual machines from VMware clusters to Nutanix infrastructure.
  • Execute infrastructure changes during scheduled overnight maintenance windows.
  • Support and troubleshoot Linux OS and virtualization environments during migrations and upgrades.
  • Validate system functionality, application availability, and VM health following upgrades and migrations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during maintenance activities.
  • Follow established change management, documentation, and operational procedures.
  • Coordinate with the overnight infrastructure team and other technical teams as needed.
  • Provide after-hours and weekend support as required by maintenance schedules.

- Required Qualifications
  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux system administration.
  • Experience performing Linux OS upgrades, particularly RHEL/CentOS 7.x to 8.x/9.x or equivalent.
  • Strong experience with VMware virtualization and VM migrations.
  • Experience with Nutanix environments and VM migration is highly preferred.
  • Understanding of virtualization, networking, storage, and enterprise infrastructure concepts.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently during overnight maintenance windows.
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends with some schedule flexibility.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
Schedule
Most maintenance windows are expected to begin between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with occasional exceptions. Flexibility for additional after-hours and weekend work is required.
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