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Trainee Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Canonical

Software Engineer - OpenStack

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

We are hiring a Software Engineer for our OpenStack Engineering team. This is an exciting ... Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AI/ML, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Python ...

Cboe Global Markets

Infrastructure Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

While the internal title for this position is Senior Linux Engineer, this role has been posted ... In-depth knowledge of Linux internals, kernel tuning, and performance diagnostics. * Hands-on ...

IMC Trading

Trading Engineer - Execution

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Linux operating systems, network configuration, and server management • Strong understanding of ... and kernel bypass technology • Proficiency in Python and Bash • Demonstrated curiosity and ...

Grubhub

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL

... deep Linux internals knowledge and kernel-level tuning to maximize efficiency and stability ... Hands-on familiarity and engineering experience with modern IaC frameworks, specifically Terraform ...

Ecolab

Principal Platform Engineer

Naperville, IL

Proficiency in operating systems including SUSE Linux and Windows for SAP deployments * Experience ... kernel upgrades, OSS note implementation, printer administration, system refresh activities

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How much do trainee linux kernel engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee linux kernel engineer in Chicago, IL is $117,951.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,100.00 and $128,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Linux Kernel Engineer vs Junior Linux Developer?

AspectTrainee Linux Kernel EngineerJunior Linux Developer
Required CredentialsBasic knowledge of Linux, introductory courses, or certificationsBasic programming skills, Linux familiarity, possibly some certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining programs, labs, supervised projectsDevelopment teams, coding environments, collaborative projects
Industry UsageEntry-level role in kernel development teams, research labsEntry-level software development in Linux-based applications

The main difference is that a Trainee Linux Kernel Engineer focuses on learning and assisting with kernel-level development, often in a training setting, while a Junior Linux Developer works on user-space applications and software development within Linux environments. The trainee role emphasizes gaining specialized kernel knowledge, whereas the junior developer role involves broader software tasks.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Linux Kernel Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,951 per year, or $56.7 per hour.

#4529 - Linux Engineer - Need locals to IL

Halo Group

Deerfield, IL

Contractor

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Description

This is a contract to hire role and need local candidates who can do F2F interview.


Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:
BA/BS degree.
5 - 8 years' experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in a medium to large datacenter.
Any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Comprehensive knowledge of RHEL kernel tuning, security, and diagnostic tools.
Comprehensive knowledge of RHEL patching and software management tools, including Red Hat Satellite, Pulp, or similar.
Experience managing, tuning, and troubleshooting, VMware based virtual machines.
Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying RHEL templates in VMware vSphere.
Experience with Centrify, or other centralized authentication technologies.
Experience supporting fiber channel storage on RHEL.
Experience with HIPAA, SOX, and/or PCI compliance.
Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment while interfacing with multiple internal clients.
Experience with EMC Networker, EMC Avamar, or other enterprise backup solutions.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Strong configuration management and automation skills using SaltStack, or similar technologies.
Strong scripting experience in bash, ksh, python, perl
Working knowledge of TCP/IP and related protocols (HTTP, FTP, NFS, etc...)
Working knowledge of MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and other databases on RHEL.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory.
Working knowledge of SELinux.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with DataDomain.
Experience with BMC Remedy.
Experience with Amazon Web Services.
Experience with AIX, and IBM Power7/Power8 systems.
Experience with CyberArk.
Experience with VMware vSphere Integrated Containers.
Experience with Docker Enterprise Edition.
Experience with Dell EMC vRack.
Experience with git, or other revision control systems.
Experience with Vormetric, or other encryption technologies

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