Linux Kernel Engineer

Overview

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 are 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

• 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 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

The candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor  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 Qualifications

• 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

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender…