Managing Engineer for NIC Drivers
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 20, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading a team of kernel engineers, the full-time Managing Engineer for NIC Drivers will oversee the development and maintenance of Linux kernel drivers, engage in hands-on technical contributions, and drive upstream collaboration, all while working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the kernel driver team, managing release planning, execution tracking, and delivery of driver features
- Perform code and design reviews, contribute patches, and debug complex kernel issues
- Drive driver enablement ahead of tapeout using emulation and FPGA prototypes to ensure timely bring-up of silicon
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of systems/kernel software engineering experience in C on Linux; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of leadership experience, with a demonstrated interest in people management
- Hands-on experience in Linux device driver development, including PCIe device enumeration and kernel debugging
- Depth in at least one high-performance networking subsystem, such as the Linux RDMA core stack or netdev datapath
- Experience contributing to open-source projects and familiarity with upstream Linux patch and review processes
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