Senior Staff Linux Kernel Engineer

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction and roadmap for the Linux kernel team.
• Architect and deliver critical kernel development projects through a combination of high-level design and hands-on coding.
• Design and implement virtualization technologies for GPU-accelerated AI and HPC workloads.
• Optimize hypervisors and device emulation for low latency and high scalability.
• Develop and maintain upstream-first Linux kernel code and device drivers.
• Optimize memory management, scheduling, and I/O subsystems for hardware accelerators and high-throughput computing.
• Perform root-cause analysis across operating-system and hardware layers.
• Lead triage and backporting for kernel CVEs.
• Build automated tooling for vulnerability analysis.
• Lead and grow a high-performing systems team through mentorship, code reviews, and collaboration with product and hardware teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in systems software engineering.
• At least 3 years in a technical leadership role managing low-level systems or infrastructure teams.
• Expert knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, and I/O.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as KVM, Xen, or QEMU.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Fluency with the kernel development workflow, including patch submission and debugging security vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in modern systems programming with Go, Rust, or Python.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and deployment automation tooling.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with GPUs, TPUs, CUDA, or ROCm.
• Experience with high-performance networking such as InfiniBand or RoCE.
• Experience tuning virtualization stacks for HPC workloads.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range of $250,000-$300,000 plus bonus.
• Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave programs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer HSA contributions.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Commuter benefits and cell phone stipend.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of salary.
• Volunteer time off.
• Global travel insurance and emergency assistance.
• Daily meals allowance.
• Location-specific perks and programs.