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Senior Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Job in
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listed on 2026-01-04
Listing for:
NexTech
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Real-Time Linux Kernel Software Engineer
💰 $175,000 – $190,000 + Full Benefits
About the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Real-Time Linux Kernel Software Engineer to design and develop a cutting‑edge testing and validation framework for high‑performance, real‑time Linux kernel environments on x86 server platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about low‑latency systems, kernel performance, and deep systems debugging in high‑throughput computing environments.
Responsibilities- Develop a real‑time kernel testing framework for x86‑based platforms.
- Create automated validation tests for schedulers, memory systems, interrupts, and IPC.
- Build stress and regression testing tools to ensure deterministic real‑time behavior.
- Debug complex kernel issues using ftrace, perf, eBPF, and other kernel‑level tools.
- Optimize CPU isolation, interrupt handling, NUMA memory allocation, and cache utilization.
- Tune kernel parameters to achieve microsecond or nanosecond precision in timing analysis.
- Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 10+ years in systems programming or performance‑critical development.
- 5+ years focused on kernel, real‑time, or embedded system engineering.
- Expertise in C/C++, Linux internals, and performance profiling.
- Experience with kernel debugging tools such as crash, ftrace, perf, or eBPF.
- Experience with or other real‑time Linux variants.
- Knowledge of DPDK
, SR‑IOV, and NIC offloading techniques. - Familiarity with CPU isolation
, IRQ affinity, and high‑speed I/O optimization.
- Competitive pay and annual performance reviews.
- 401(k) with company match & stock purchase program.
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off & holidays.
- Wellness and employee assistance programs.
- Join a team shaping the future of global connectivity through advanced real‑time systems and satellite‑enabled technologies.
- Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level - Employment type:
Full‑time - Job function:
Information Technology - Industry: Telecommunications
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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