Linux Kernel Engineer
Intel · USA - OR - Hillsboro, United States
About this role
Job Details: Job Description: Job Description Come join our team of collaborative Linux kernel developers and maintainers. The Linux System Engineering team is responsible for enabling the Intel roadmap by leveraging our Linux kernel expertise to drive Intel optimized system software for the Linux ecosystem. The Linux System Engineering team is looking for a Linux Kernel Developer responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the core Linux kernel, device drivers, and low-level system software for bare metal and virtualized use cases
This role requires technical expertise or interest in system software development, OS internals, and excellent collaboration skills. We value diverse perspectives and believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen our technical solutions. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can contribute their best work
If you're passionate about Linux kernel development and meet most of our qualifications, we'd love to hear from you. What we offer: • 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 Key Responsibilities Development and Engineering: • 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
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