Linux Kernel Engineer
Intel CorporationHillsboro, Oregon, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
149600 - 211200 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Our mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world, that’s the power of Intel Inside. With more ingenuity and creativity inside, our work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs to things that make everyday life better— they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you can help make the future more wonderful for everyone.
Job Description
Linux Kernel Engineer responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the core Linux kernel, device drivers, and low-level system software for bare metal and virtualized use cases.
Requirements
- Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel features, subsystems and device drivers
- Optimize kernel performance for specific hardware platforms and use cases
- Independently debug kernel issues including crashes, deadlocks, and performance bottlenecks
- Port and adapt kernel code for new hardware architectures and platforms
- Collaborate internally and externally to drive upstream able system software solutions for our Linux
Benefits
- Inclusive team culture with employee resource groups
- Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance support
- Opportunities to expand expertise across different kernel subsystems
- Support for conference attendance, training, and skill development
- Mentorship opportunities both as a mentor and mentee
- Career growth support and clear advancement paths
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Collaborative environment which contributes directly to the improvement of the upstream Linux kernel project