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Senior Kernel Developer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

AI Kernel Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$110K - $270K/yr

This senior technical role demands deep knowledge of hardware architecture, compiler toolchain and ... Provide technical support and documents to customers and developer community Requirements

This senior technical role demands deep knowledge of hardware architecture, compiler toolchain and ... Provide technical support and documents to customers and developer community Requirements

About the Position We are seeking a senior OS / kernel engineer to join our SkyOS team. The team is responsible for the design and development of NIO's full-domain vehicle operating systems. The ...

Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Work on a small team of System Software and Linux Kernel Engineers to develop system software components from early prototyping to production launch of driverless vehicles * Develop and test Linux ...

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What is the difference between Senior Kernel Developer vs Kernel Engineer?

AspectSenior Kernel DeveloperKernel Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, experience in kernel developmentSimilar credentials, often with specialized Linux or OS certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch and development, debugging, code optimizationDesign, implementation, testing of kernel modules and components
Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, OS developersEmbedded systems, OS vendors, hardware integration

Both roles require strong knowledge of operating systems and kernel architecture. A Senior Kernel Developer typically focuses on advanced development and optimization, while a Kernel Engineer emphasizes designing and implementing kernel components. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and focus within kernel development projects.

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Sr. Linux Kernel Developer

Aziro Technologies LLC

San Jose, CA • On-site

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Posted 29 days ago


Job description

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development systems.
  • Excellent systems programming skills using C and/or other low-level programming languages. Proficiency with Linux development environments and development tools.
  • Strong understanding of Operating Systems concepts, including processes, threads, scheduling, memory management, synchronization, file systems, and networking.
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting experience at the OS, kernel, or hardware interaction layer.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one hardware architecture, preferably x86.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise-grade software products to customers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to decompose complex technical challenges into practical solutions.
  • Experience with software design, performance optimization, scalability, and reliability engineering.
  • Knowledge of the Linux KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) stack.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.