Intel Corporation · 2 days ago
Linux Kernel Engineer
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $211K/yr
4+ years expIntel Corporation is a leading technology company specializing in innovative solutions. They are seeking a Linux Kernel Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel features and device drivers, while optimizing kernel performance for various hardware platforms.
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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
Independently debug kernel issues including crashes, deadlocks, and performance bottlenecks
Port and adapt kernel code for new hardware architectures and platforms
Collaborate internally and externally to drive upstream able system software solutions for our Linux
Participate in code reviews both internally and on public mailing lists
Provide input for architectural decisions for system-level software design
Collaborate with software and hardware teams on specifications and requirements
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with minimum 4 years of experience in the following:
Experience with system software, OS development experience
Experience contributing to an open-source project
Experience in C programming and/or debugging tools
Preferred
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Linux kernel development experience
5+ years of Linux kernel or systems programming experience
Demonstrated upstream Linux kernel contributions
Track record of delivering complex technical projects independently
Experience with kernel debugging tools (GDB, ftrace, perf, etc.)
Experience in the areas of Intel Architecture, memory management, virtualization, performance and scalability, I/O or device drivers
Experience collaborating with a diverse, distributed team
Detail-oriented with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Strong commitment to improving the Linux kernel project and healthy open-source development environments
Experience developing in an open-source environment
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
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