Intel Corporation · 1 month ago
Linux Kernel Engineer
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$197K/yr - $278K/yr
6+ years expIntel Corporation is a leading technology company focused on innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Linux Kernel Engineer responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the core Linux kernel and device drivers for various use cases. This role requires deep technical expertise in Linux kernel internals and excellent collaboration skills to drive upstream system software solutions for Linux customers.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel features, subsystems, and device drivers
Optimize kernel performance for specific hardware platforms and use cases
Debug complex kernel issues including crashes, deadlocks, and performance bottlenecks
Port and adapt kernel code for new hardware architectures and platforms
Share technical knowledge and provide mentorship to team members at all levels
Conduct code reviews both internally and on public mailing lists and ensure adherence to Linux kernel coding standards and quality
Collaborate with software and hardware teams on specifications and requirements
Collaborate internally and externally to drive upstream able system software solutions for our Linux customers
Participate in architectural decisions for system-level software design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus 8+ years of experience
Master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus 6+ years of experience
PHD Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus 4+ years of experience
Linux kernel development experience
Experience contributing to upstream Linux kernel or major distributions
Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Strong commitment to improving the Linux kernel project and healthy open-source development environments
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
Preferred
10+ years of Linux kernel development experience
Contributions to multiple kernel subsystems
Experience mentoring or leading technical teams
Experience or strong interest in the areas of Intel Architecture, memory management, virtualization, performance and scalability, I/O or device drivers
Benefits
Inclusive team culture with employee resource groups
Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance support
Opportunities to expand expertise across different kernel subsystems
Support for conference attendance, training, and skill development
Mentorship opportunities both as a mentor and mentee
Career growth support and clear advancement paths
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Collaborative environment which contributes directly to the improvement of the upstream Linux kernel project
Company
Intel Corporation
Our mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world, that’s the power of Intel Inside.
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