Staff OS Kernel Engineer

Intel
3 Locations$174k – $245kPosted 27 March 2026

Job Description

Job Details: Job Description: Intel Linux Core Kernel team is responsible for intel product enabling and support in Linux Kernel, system libraries and tooling. We work with open-source upstream community and internal teams to develop, integrate and validate open-source software, to make sure they provide best power and performance experience on Intel platforms. We're looking for software developers to work on Linux kernel integrate and automation, issue analysis and triage, and manage distribution of best known configurations to support Intel product development. What you will do? Maintains, tests, debugs, optimizes, secures, and/or evaluates OS Kernel and system software, including device drivers, virtualization, hypervisor, and/or other software technologies both open source and proprietary. Utilizes knowledge in software architecture, design, debug, development, operating system internals, and silicon on platform features. Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected to possess strong problem triage and sys-debug skill at the OS level, able to efficiently using popular revision control tools such as Git, and familiar with Linux kernel development and pull-requests migration. Hands-on experience on using Agentic AI development workflow is preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor, Master or Doctor candidate in CS or EE related majors Minimum 5 years of relevant experience: Proficient with one or two in programing languages of C/C, Rust, Go, Node.js, Python, etc,. Collaborative, Self-motivated, and Adaptive to changes Excellent understanding of Intel architecture Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations: US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara Business group: The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics. Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel . Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $173,660.00-245,160.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Work Model for this Role This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to chan ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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