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Trainee Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX

Purple Hires Inc

Embedded Software Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Role: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Plano, TX (Onsite) Duration: Permanent (Full-Time) * ... Embedded Linux (user-space; kernel exposure is a strong plus) * Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP ...

Micron

Systems Software Engineer, (Linux, CUDA)

Richardson, TX · On-site

$157K - $186K/yr

Debug systemlevel issues across application, kernel, OS configuration, libraries, and hardware ... Strong development skills in C, C++, Python, and shell scripting, with Linux programming experience ...

InfoVision, Inc.

C++ Embedded Developer

Addison, TX · On-site

Senior C++ Software Engineer Location: Dallas, TX (ONSITE) Required Skills & Qualifications ... Solid understanding of Linux internals, kernel concepts, device drivers, and file systems

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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 Dallas, TX is $113,267.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,900.00 and $123,700.00 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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Senior / Staff Software Engineer (Observability / SRE)

Waabi

Dallas, TX • On-site, Remote

$148K - $249K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.

With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai

You will..
- Design and lead the architecture and development of Waabi’s monitoring and observability stack, used to monitor the health and performance of cloud and on-prem environments.
- Develop and extend workloads and benchmarks (compute, storage, network, ML/AI) and integrate stress, chaos, and regression tests to validate hardware and platform choices.
- Analyze and optimize end-to-end performance across hardware, firmware, Linux kernel, runtimes, and distributed services using advanced profiling tools (perf, eBPF, flamegraphs, tracing frameworks).
- Build automation and observability tooling (Go/Python/Java, Kubernetes/Docker) for CI/CD-based performance regression detection, telemetry, alerting, and anomaly detection.
- Work with client teams to support their applications’ observability requirements.
- Influence system architecture and tooling decisions that improve how Waabi builds, monitors, and scales its infrastructure.
- Drive execution and quality, writing design docs, setting milestones, mentoring ICs, and communicating insights and results to stakeholders and leadership.
 
Qualifications:
- 5+ years software engineering or systems/performance engineering experience (BS in CS/EE or related), with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of complex projects.
- Proficient in at least one of: Python, Rust, C/C++; strong CS fundamentals and system design skills.
- Hands-on with Linux internals (CPU scheduling, memory, I/O, networking) and perf tooling (perf, eBPF, flamegraphs, tracing frameworks).
- Experience with Kubernetes, microservices, and distributed systems; comfort building production services and pipelines.
- Proven track record of clear communication, writing design docs, and leading cross-functional efforts.
 
Bonus:
- Experience deploying and managing observability platforms (OpenTelemetry, Grafana OSS).
- Performance tuning for databases/streaming/batch/ML platforms; GPU/xPU or Arm performance exposure.
- Experience tuning stream processing, batch or ML platforms (e.g. Argo Workflows, PyTorch).
- Familiarity with microservices debugging and distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus).
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $148,000 - $249,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi (US) Inc.’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.  Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.

Perks/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve! 

Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!

Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.