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Aptiv PLC

Senior Member of Technical Staff - Systems

$116.20K - $160.20K/yr

Linux kernel development and architecture * Embedded systems design and development * System software architecture and design * Compiler toolchains and build systems * Device drivers and hardware ...

Teradata

Network Software Engineer - 219787

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$156.40K - $195.60K/yr

Proven experience with Linux kernel and driver development in C, including production support. * Deep familiarity with bare-metal and virtualized environments, including performance tradeoffs.

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

GPU Software Engineer

$138.20K - $185.30K/yr

USA(Remote) Role Summary We are seeking expert-level GPU Software Engineers to support a high ... GEMM kernel development (matrix multiplication kernels) * Porting ML models to new hardware ...

Crusoe

Senior Software Engineer, Networking

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$144.30K - $190.30K/yr

Lead Linux Kernel and driver development, system architecture design, production support, and cross-functional collaboration. What You'll Bring to the Team * 4+ years of related experience building ...

CoreWeave

HPC Performance Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$165K - $242K/yr

Linux Kernel (custom build), Ubuntu * Intel/AMD/ARM CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, DPUs, Infiniband and ... Development of telemetry for performance analysis across distributed clusters of servers * Triage ...

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As of Jun 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote linux kernel development in the United States is $149,062.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,500.00 and $165,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Linux Kernel Development vs Remote Linux System Administration?

AspectRemote Linux Kernel DevelopmentRemote Linux System Administration
Primary FocusDeveloping and modifying the Linux kernel codeManaging, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems
Required SkillsC programming, kernel architecture, debugging kernel issuesShell scripting, system setup, user management
Work EnvironmentCollaborative development teams, coding environmentsRemote support, system monitoring, troubleshooting
CertificationsLinux Foundation certifications, Linux kernel development coursesLinux Professional Institute (LPI), CompTIA Linux+

Remote Linux Kernel Development involves coding and improving the Linux kernel itself, requiring deep technical skills in C and kernel architecture. In contrast, Remote Linux System Administration focuses on maintaining and supporting Linux systems, emphasizing configuration, security, and troubleshooting. Both roles often operate in similar environments and may require Linux certifications, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Kernel Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Locum Tenens, 8% As Needed, 24% Full Time, 8% Temporary, 16% Contract, and 36% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,062 per year, or $71.7 per hour.
Senior Member of Technical Staff - Systems

Senior Member of Technical Staff - Systems

Aptiv PLC

Remote

$116.20K - $160.20K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Senior Member of Technical Staff - Systems
Location: Austin, TX
ABOUT WIND RIVER
Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.
Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company's software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We've achieved recent 5G milestones including the world's first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.
The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a "Top Workplace" for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) - Systems is a principal engineer role that provides the highest level of technical leadership and expertise. SMTS engineers are recognized technical experts who drive strategic technical initiatives, influence architecture decisions across the organization, and serve as technical mentors and advisors to the entire engineering organization.
In your daily job you will:
Strategic Technical Leadership
  • Drive technical vision and strategy for major systems initiatives
  • Define and influence system architecture and design decisions
  • Lead technical evaluation of new technologies and approaches
  • Provide technical guidance on complex, cross-cutting problems
  • Represent engineering in technical discussions with customers and partners

Technical Excellence
  • Design and architect large-scale, complex systems
  • Solve the most challenging technical problems
  • Establish technical standards and best practices organization-wide
  • Review and approve critical architecture and design decisions
  • Ensure technical quality and excellence across all deliverables

Mentorship & Development
  • Mentor senior engineers (MTS) and technical leads
  • Provide technical guidance to managers and leadership
  • Conduct technical training and knowledge sharing sessions
  • Develop technical career paths and growth opportunities
  • Build technical capability across the organization

Innovation & Research
  • Lead research and development of new technologies
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends
  • Drive proof-of-concept and prototype development
  • Contribute to open source projects and communities
  • Publish technical papers and present at conference

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience
  • 8+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming
  • 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role
  • Proven track record of technical leadership and innovation
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis - without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer, now, or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • Must be a local resident of Greater Austin, TX, with ability to work on campus.

Technical Skills
  • Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and systems programming
  • Deep, comprehensive understanding of Linux kernel architecture
  • Extensive experience with embedded systems and real-time systems
  • Strong knowledge of system design, architecture, and patterns
  • Experience with multiple build systems and toolchains
  • Expertise in debugging complex system-level issues
  • Understanding of security, performance, and reliability principles

Domain Expertise
  • Linux kernel development and architecture
  • Embedded systems design and development
  • System software architecture and design
  • Compiler toolchains and build systems
  • Device drivers and hardware abstraction layers
  • Security, safety, and reliability engineering

Leadership & Communication
  • Exceptional technical communication skills
  • Ability to influence and drive technical decisions

Preferred Qualifications
  • Extensive Yocto Project experience and contributions
  • Significant open source contributions (Linux kernel, etc.)
  • Experience in safety-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, medical)
  • Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C, etc.)
  • Experience with formal methods and verification
  • Industry recognition (awards, speaking engagements, etc.)

BENEFITS
  • Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • RRSP matching for financial security
  • Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
  • Employee assistance program for mental well-being
  • Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Join us at Wind River, where we're not just shaping technology; we're shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here.
Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
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