Linux Kernel Engineer

Intel

Folsom, California, US
Base: $173,660.00-$245,160.00 usd; bonus/equity: s...
Linux kernel development
X86 platform architecture
Device driver development
The role involves collaborating closely with Silicon Architects, SoC design teams, firmware engineers, and other software developers to enable operating system support for new hardware capabilities

Job Summary

  • The role involves collaborating closely with Silicon Architects, SoC design teams, firmware engineers, and other software developers to enable operating system support for new hardware capabilities.
  • Intel offers a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry, including competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs such as health, retirement, and vacation.
  • The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services.

Matching Summary

The role involves collaborating closely with Silicon Architects, SoC design teams, firmware engineers, and other software developers to enable operating system support for new hardware capabilities.

Salary

Base: $173,660.00-$245,160.00 USD; Bonus/Equity: Stock bonuses; Benefits: Health, retirement, and vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Linux kernel development
  • x86 platform architecture
  • device driver development
  • presilicon and postsilicon validation
  • kernel debugging and troubleshooting
  • Git-based version control
  • kernel subsystems expertise

Nice-to-have

  • open-source Linux kernel contributions
  • cross-functional team collaboration
  • system performance optimization
  • hardware-software co-validation
  • FPGA platform experience
  • commitment to maintainable code
  • adaptability across hardware platforms

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years experience or Master's degree with 4+ years experience
  • Experience with Linux kernel subsystems including device drivers, memory management, power management, and scheduling
  • Experience in presilicon environments including FPGA setup and hardware/software co-validation
  • Strong debugging skills with kernel-level diagnostic tools
  • Familiarity with Intel platform technologies such as VT-x and VT-d
  • Experience supporting hardware bring-up across multiple silicon generations

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