Linux Kernel Driver Software Engineer Job at GeoLogics (Scottsdale)

Linux Kernel Driver Software Engineer

Location

United States , Scottsdale

Salary:

80.00 - 92.00 USD / Hour

GeoLogics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
8+ years of job-related experience
or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
Experience with Linux Kernel Drivers, C, C++, Python, or SELinux
Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges
Agile experience preferred

Job Responsibility

Member of a cross functional team focused on Linux Kernel Driver software development

What we offer

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Fulltime

Kernel Driver Software Engineer

Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for trans...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

150000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Etched

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in C/C++
Strong understanding of kernel-mode driver development and debugging
Deep understanding of operating system internals (Linux preferred)
Experience with hardware/software interfacing and device drivers
Experience with memory management and synchronization in kernel environments
Strong understanding of PCIe and other hardware interfaces
Experience with device virtualization technologies, including SR-IOV and VFIO
Strong understanding of kernel memory mapping, page table configuration, and IOMMU
Familiarity with hardware-software co-design principles
Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems and provide effective solutions

Job Responsibility

Kernel-Mode Driver Development: Design, develop, and maintain kernel-mode drivers ensuring high reliability, informative debug, and optimal performance
Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize driver performance for demanding AI workloads, focusing on minimizing latency and maximizing throughput
Hardware Integration and Co-Design: Collaborate closely with hardware engineers throughout the ASIC design process
Virtualization Support: Implement driver support for device virtualization technologies, including SR-IOV, VFIO, and para-virtualization
Memory Management: Implement efficient memory management strategies considering kernel memory mapping, page tables configuration, NUMA awareness for device data caching, and IOMMU configuration
Security: Build kernel drivers fundamentally designed to support and maintain security across host processes, physical memory spaces, and device attestation
Debugging and Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex driver-related issues, using common kernel debugging tools and techniques (ftrace, dmesg, etc.) to identify and fix bugs
Synchronization and Concurrency: Design and implement synchronization mechanisms to handle concurrent access to multiple accelerators
System Validation and Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate driver functionality, stability, and performance in manufacturing and in general production environments
Collaboration and Troubleshooting: Collaborate with software and hardware teams to diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch + dinner in our office

Fulltime

Intermediate Software Engineer — Linux Platform / Controller Software

We're adding an Intermediate Software Engineer to work on the Linux side of our ...

Location

Canada , Burnaby

Salary:

90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

EQUINOX POWER

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
2–4 years of professional software-engineering experience, including some work on embedded Linux systems
Working proficiency in C, and fluency in at least one of C++, C#, Rust, Go or Python
Practical experience with Linux on an embedded platform: kernel configuration, device trees, userspace services, and image builds (e.g. Yocto, Buildroot, OpenSTLinux or similar). Depth in all of these is not required at this level
willingness to learn is
Ability to reason about the boundary between a Linux host and a microcontroller subsystem — the STM32MP1 / MP2 Cortex-A + Cortex-M split is a direct example
Working familiarity with standard networking (TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB) and common inter-board buses (SPI, I²C, CAN, serial)
Comfortable writing tests for your own code and working inside a Git / code-review / CI workflow
Clear written and verbal communication
you can write and follow an interface spec

Job Responsibility

Work on the Linux platform for our SOM-based controllers: kernel configuration, device tree, selected drivers, bootloader flow, rootfs image, and release pipeline
Contribute to the controller application layer: services, configuration, logging and telemetry, local UIs and APIs
Work with our firmware team to define and document the interfaces between the Linux host and the STM32 Cortex-M firmware (serial, CAN, Ethernet, shared-bus, etc.), including command, status and telemetry protocols
Help design system-level behaviour across Linux and firmware: startup / shutdown sequencing, fault propagation, watchdog strategy, recovery and safe-state handling
Implement external interfaces: networking, secure remote access, device-management APIs, and — where applicable — integration with broadband data paths used by our UPS / FMPS products
Write and maintain software tests (unit, integration, system-level) and contribute to the team's automated build and CI flow for the SOM image
Work within our software engineering practices: version control, code review, documentation, release discipline
Partner with firmware, power-electronics, QA and manufacturing engineering through design review, integration and production handoff

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits
Reporting directly to the CIO in a small-team engineering environment fostering collaboration
Accelerated professional growth and development through working on leading-edge products that will ship at scale into telecom, cable-broadband, data-centre and critical-infrastructure applications

Fulltime

Senior Engineer - Linux Kernel

The Senior Engineer - Systems (Kernel Sustaining) provides technical expertise a...

Location

Canada , Ottawa

Salary:

Not provided

Aptiv plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years of experience with embedded Linux or systems programming
Experience with C programming in production systems
Strong background in software development lifecycle
Strong proficiency in C programming
Solid understanding of Linux kernel architecture
Experience with embedded systems development
Knowledge of build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar)
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Maintain Linux kernel components, drivers, and subsystems
Address CVE vulnerabilities and security issues
Backport and integrate upstream kernel patches
Ensure kernel stability, performance, and compatibility
Write high-quality, maintainable kernel code following Linux standards
Debug and resolve complex kernel issues
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Contribute to architecture and design decisions
Drive technical improvements and best practices

What we offer

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Work
Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance
Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage
Matching RRSP
Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance
Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through Unmind
Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Fulltime

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Linux

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Aptiv Connected Services Edge Plat...

Location

Mexico , Monterrey

Salary:

Not provided

Aptiv plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree – Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
5+ years C++ software development experience
Proven ability to design, develop and debug a complex embedded software
Experience with automotive serial data networking and protocols, such as CAN/CAN-FD and LIN
Proficient in Linux environments and shell scripting
Experience with agile software development process
Experience with software coding standards or best practices, such as MISRA or C++ Core Guidelines
Experience with service oriented software design
Familiarity with debugging tools, simulation tools, performance profiling, and system optimization techniques
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts

Job Responsibility

Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s embedded edge platform software for automotive data logging and uploading, including embedded Linux firmware, SoA middleware, OTA update, data acquisition and IoT services
Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s edge computing software
Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s ADAS video capturing and processing software
Design, develop and enhance Aptiv’s embedded security software including secure boot and hardware trust anchor integration
Embedded software system brought up on new hardware, including kernels and drivers development
Investigate, root-cause, and resolve production issues across distributed systems
Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and developers to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure system reliability and performance
Mentor junior team developers

What we offer

Savings Fund
Pension Plan
Christmas Bonus
Attendance Bonus
Vacation Premium
Medical Expenses
Life Insurance
Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community

Fulltime

Senior Principal Software Engineer - Linux OS Engineering

The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation application enhancements ...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

178500.00 - 269500.00 USD / Year

Dell

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8 - 12+ years of industry experience working with Linux OS, device drivers or related system technologies on Arm based platforms
Architect level experience to develop/design key elements of the Linux Operating Systems or solutions that interact extensively with the Linux Operating System (OS) kernel on Arm-based platforms
Understand Linux OS components well enough on how to optimize for power/performance and be well-versed in code profiling tools
Has background writing low-level device drivers and understands how to streamline code for both key code metrics in execution space as well as the code maintenance/support aspect
Development skills including proficiency in C, C++ and C#, good understanding of SW updates technologies

Job Responsibility

Drive Front-End and Next-Generation Platform Strategy by defining requirements and architectures to support upcoming releases
Collaborate with Key Stakeholders including CTO, System Architects, Product Marketing, and Front-End Core Teams to align on platform goals
Lead Industry and Partner Engagement through forums, early collaboration with third-party partners, and open-source initiatives within the Linux community
Define Technical Impact and Innovation by assessing Linux OS implications for BIOS, firmware, and application software, while fostering patent opportunities and concept code development
Gather and Refine Requirements using industry insights and NUDD analysis to deliver proof-of-concepts and ensure alignment during front-end phases

What we offer

Comprehensive Healthcare Programs
Award Winning Financial Wellness Tools and Resources
Generous Leave of Absence for New Parents and Caregivers
Industry Leading Wellness Platform
Employee Assistance Program

Fulltime

Software Engineer II/Senior- Kernel, OS Internals & Drivers

We have multiple positions open for Software Engineers and Senior Software Engin...

Location

Israel , Tel Aviv, Herzliya

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
3+ years of professional software development experience
Strong expertise in C/C++ and/or Rust
Hands-on experience with at least one of: Windows internals (process model, memory manager, IO manager, registry, drivers/WDF/KMDF) or Linux kernel development (modules, syscalls, device/IO subsystems, scheduling, security models)
Experience with low-level debugging
Solid understanding of networking or security protocols, memory safety, and concurrency primitives
Ability to independently plan, design, and deliver engineering components in an ambiguous environment

Job Responsibility

Take end-to-end ownership of features—from design and implementation to deployment and ongoing improvement
Build high-quality, scalable, and resilient systems using modern engineering practices
Work closely with PM, design, and security experts to define and deliver customer-facing experiences
Drive technical direction and make thoughtful tradeoffs that balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
Bring a strong sense of initiative—identifying opportunities, raising issues early, and pushing ideas forward

Fulltime

Principal Software Engineer – CXI Drivers & Kernel Networking

Principal Software Engineer – CXI Drivers & Kernel Networking. This role is part...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of systems software experience with deep expertise in Linux kernel development
Strong experience with: PCIe, DMA, interrupts, memory management
Strong experience with: Linux networking stack (netdev, IP, sockets, RDMA/RXE)
Hands-on experience with Switch or NIC Software Stacks, especially in the low-level kernel and user space
Proven ability to debug complex kernel + hardware interactions
Excellent C programming and kernel debugging skills

Job Responsibility

Architect, develop, and maintain Linux kernel drivers for the CXI interconnect, including: CXI Core Driver (shared hardware abstraction and resource management), CXI User Driver (user-space access, queue management, protection domains), CXI Ethernet Driver (IP, RXE, sockets integration)
Lead 800G CXI driver development: resource partitioning, Interaction with IOMMU, PCIe, and virtualization stacks
Own kernel interfaces used by: Lustre/LNet (kCXI, kfabric provider), Verbs / RXE paths, User-space libraries (libcxi, libfabric providers)
Drive performance, scalability, and reliability improvements: Low-latency paths, queueing models, retry/timeout handling, Error reporting, recovery, and fault isolation
Collaborate closely with ASIC, firmware, and validation teams to deliver Chip-to-Ship outcomes
Act as a technical leader: Design reviews, code reviews, mentoring senior engineers, Influence long-term driver architecture and roadmap

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development: specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals
Unconditional Inclusion: unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness

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