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Beyond SOF

Senior Software Developer- C/C#

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

The company is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Software Developer to join our team! In ... Experience in the development of Windows kernel modules * Strong familiarity with Windows Active ...

Beyond SOF

Red Team Senior WiFi Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

The company is looking for an amazingly talented Senior WiFi Developer to join our team! In this ... Experience in the development of Windows kernel modules * Strong familiarity with Windows Active ...

CIS Secure

Senior Android Platform Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site +1

$104K - $142K/yr

The Senior Android Platform Developer will collaborate with server developers, application ... Linux kernel development experience is a plus. * Familiarity with Android platform architecture.

CIS Secure

Senior Android Platform Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$104K - $142K/yr

The Senior Android Platform Developer will collaborate with server developers, application ... Linux kernel development experience is a plus. * Familiarity with Android platform architecture.

Via Logic LLC

Senior AI Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$130 - $160/hr

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will * Support the development and operationalization of AI and ... Semantic Kernel * vLLM * Ollama * Ray * NVIDIA GPU ecosystems * Vector databases Commitment to ...

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How much do senior kernel developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior kernel developer in Washington, DC is $90,933.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $116,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Infographic showing various Senior Kernel Developer job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,933 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Sr. CNO Software Engineer

Chameleon Consulting Group

Herndon, VA

$126K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Sr. CNO Software Engineer

Company Overview
CCG is a technology company focused on equipping customers with the capabilities and support to conduct intelligent and successful cyber operations. We do this by finding the most talented engineers and operators in the country, give them some of the most challenging problems facing the US government, and help them unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. Excellence is our standard and mission success is our metric.
Role

As a member of the CNO team you will combine C development with Cyber Operations tradecraft to build capability across a variety of systems. You will join a high performing team that prides itself on finding effective solutions to difficult problems, and working with customers that are engaged and highly motivated to share requirements, feedback and tactical understanding of the mission sets. You will have the ability to have a true impact, not just on the technical direction and execution of particular projects but on customer mission success.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in the design and architecture of back-end systems
  • Develop robust and high-quality tools and solutions, putting the user’s requirements first and always driving towards a working product on-time
  • Work closely with customer groups to refine requirements to meet mission needs
  • Integrate and build testing into product family, ensuring complete code coverage
  • Facilitate delivery and deployment of operational capabilities
  • Take ownership of challenging projects and develop elegant solutions
Required Qualifications
  • Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
  • 5+ years of experience writing software in a cyber operations domain
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands on experience in a software engineer or similar full time position
  • Proficient in one or more of the the following programming languages - C/C++, Python, GO, or RUST
  • Strong understanding of network programming fundamentals and API’s in C
  • Strong understanding of CMake/Make and embedded build systems
  • Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently
  • Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable, team environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • 1 - 2 years of industry experience in a CNO engineer or similar role
  • Understanding in kernel reverse engineering and/or kernel development
  • Experience communicating with customers and end-users
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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