Senior Linux Kernel Engineer

Blueprint Technologies•Hillsboro, OR

3h•$48 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will work hands-on with low-level system software to enable and optimize next-generation server silicon used in large-scale cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and platform teams to develop, debug, and maintain Linux kernel and driver components that run on cutting-edge server SoCs. The work is highly technical, fast-paced, and directly impacts performance, reliability, and scalability in production environments. This role is onsite due to access requirements for specialized lab equipment, silicon prototypes, and validation platforms.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development experience
Strong knowledge of Linux kernel subsystems and internal architecture
5+ years of Linux device driver development experience
5+ years of experience working with server-class SoCs or similar hardware platforms
Proficiency in C programming for low-level system software
Experience debugging kernel-level issues across hardware and software boundaries
Solid understanding of operating system concepts such as memory management, interrupts, concurrency, and scheduling
Ability to work onsite with specialized equipment and lab environments

Nice To Haves

Experience working with early-stage silicon, bring-up, or pre-production hardware
Familiarity with performance tuning and optimization in large-scale server systems
Experience working in environments with strict quality, reliability, and delivery expectations
Exposure to cloud infrastructure or hyperscale data center platforms
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across hardware and software disciplines

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel components and device drivers for server-class SoCs
Work within specific Linux kernel subsystems (memory management, scheduling, power, I/O, networking, etc.)
Bring up and enable new hardware platforms, including early silicon and prototype systems
Debug complex kernel, driver, and hardware interaction issues using logs, traces, and low-level debugging tools
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and validation teams to diagnose and resolve system-level issues
Optimize kernel and driver code for performance, stability, and scalability in server environments
Participate in code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable deliverables
Meet project milestones and delivery deadlines while maintaining engineering quality standards
Document designs, implementations, and known issues for long-term maintainability