Linux Kernel Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Jan 14, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Linux Kernel Software Engineer to join their Automotive Kernel Engineering team focused on Linux Kernel development for automotive applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Backport upstream features and fixes to In-Vehicle Operating System releases
  • Investigate kernel support for Functional Safety and collaborate with platform vendors
  • Participate in the open source community and maintain kernel packages
Required Qualifications
  • Expertise in Linux device driver development and kernel boot optimization
  • Familiarity with Device Tree and Git, including upstream Linux kernel patch posting
  • Experience with backporting upstream code and kernel configuration
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and their ecosystems
  • Ability to work independently in a small team environment

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