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Remote Linux Kernel Development Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Software Engineer, Telco

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$96.44K - $154.19K/yr

... open source development models. What You Will Do * Bring Telecom High Availability and small ... Good knowledge of Linux Kernel internals and architecture * Ability to work with Linux Kernel ...

Software Engineer, Telco

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$96.44K - $154.19K/yr

... open source development models. What You Will Do * Bring Telecom High Availability and small ... Ability to work with Linux Kernel developers to debug and resolve issues * Comfortable working on ...

Staff Engineer, Edge Systems Efficiency

Denver, NY · On-site +1

$211.37K - $253.64K/yr

Work across layers from the Linux kernel to core edge systems such as Varnish and WebAssembly ... However, we may be willing to consider remote candidates within the US and Canada. This position ...

Embedded C++ development experience. * Proficiency with Linux kernel and middleware development on ARM architecture. * Experience with embedded design, development, and debugging. * Ability to ...

Principal Engineer - FPGA

Skaneateles, NY · On-site +1

$141.30K - $172.80K/yr

Developing and maintaining Linux kernel drivers and lowlevel software for FPGA IP in a Xilinx ... Have strong experience in FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog). * Have a proven ability to ...

Principal Engineer - FPGA

Skaneateles, NY · On-site +1

$141.30K - $172.80K/yr

Developing and maintaining Linux kernel drivers and lowlevel software for FPGA IP in a Xilinx ... Have strong experience in FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog). * Have a proven ability to ...

Embedded C++ development experience. * Proficiency with Linux kernel and middleware development on ARM architecture. * Experience with embedded design, development, and debugging. * Ability to ...

... Linux. • Experience with Kernel development. • Familiarity with AWS and cloud computing platforms. • Experience working with OpenTelemetry. • Prior exposure to eBPF technology and its ...

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How much do remote linux kernel development jobs pay per year?

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.

Linux Endpoint Engineer (Remote)

Bit9 + Carbon Black

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Company Description
More than 1,000 organizations worldwide-from 25 Fortune 100 companies to small enterprises-use Bit9 + Carbon Black to increase security, reduce operational costs and improve compliance. Leading managed security service providers (MSSP) and incident response (IR) companies have made Bit9 + Carbon Black a core component of their advanced threat prevention, threat detection and incident response services. With Bit9 + Carbon Black, you can arm your endpoints against advanced threats.
Job Description
Bit9 is building an essential security defense against advance persistent threats and malware through comprehensive measurement, detection, protection, and trust capabilities. Our work is deep inside operating systems-Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux-and we're looking for team members that like to pry them open and innovate in the gaps. You're probably a good fit for the team if:
• You're fluent in C++ (both OO and generic constructs).
• You can easily find your way around a storage stack, task scheduler, or virtual memory.
• You don't feel dirty poking around a core dump, reading assembly, or reverse engineering things.
• You relish hard problems in security, virtualization and stream processing.
• You have the computer science background to do so effectively and efficiently.
This position is focused on Linux, so familiarity with Linux security modules, loadable kernel modules, troubleshooting loadable kernel modules, is valuable. Experience with the C/C++, Boost, STD template library, and application debugging on Linux is a must. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of major functional and component areas from inception through delivery.
Environment
You'll be part of a small team of smart talented people like yourself. The team shares a sense of purpose and urgency, but in a fun, friendly and informal atmosphere typical of young innovative technology companies. All doors are always open. You'll work on problems we haven't figured out and enjoy the satisfaction of having an impact on our success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Design, develop, test, document and maintain complex software features from general specifications.
• Apply proven patterns, design principles and software engineering practices to develop quality software.
• Plan and take responsibility for multiple features through the complete software development lifecycle.
• Analyze, isolate and resolve problems in product software with little or no guidance.
• Respond to high-priority issues quickly and drive to resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and contribute to reviews of software artifacts and give considered, high-quality feedback.
• Evaluate, select and adapt standard techniques, tools and procedures in the delivery of features.
• Independently collaborate with peers and with other functional organizations to achieve project goals.
• Plan and schedule work and tasks across multiple features, manage dependencies, change and risk.
• Lead projects and the delivery of multiple features to successful conclusion with a minimum of guidance.
• Provide technical supervision and mentoring of one or more engineers.
• Recommend new features, technologies, tools, process improvements.
• Deliver technical training and training materials for other functional organizations in the company.
Qualifications
• At least six years of software engineering in a product development organization
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years recent experience building syste-ms-level software (e.g. kernel modules).
• Deep knowledge in at least two related product or technical areas such as file systems, kernel drivers.
• A record of efficient, creative solutions to complex problems and successful incorporation in product delivery.
• Practical experience in C++ with applied knowledge of object oriented and generic programming.
• Fluent in approaches to security, concurrency, debugging, performance, scalability, supportability and quality.
• Good written and excellent verbal communication.
Additional Information
About us: Cyber attacks are now the new normal. Advanced hackers, nation states, organized crime groups and nefarious actors are doing anything and everything they can to get their hands on valuable information that isn't theirs. With more than enough attack vectors out there, we at Bit9 + Carbon Black are looking for more creative and committed security professionals to protect today's top organizations.
Bit9 + Carbon Black is an equal opportunity employer.