Senior Engineer - Linux Kernel

Calsoft Labs

Full-time other-general
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Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
May 12, 2026

Job Description

Senior Engineer – Linux Kernel

Location: Austin, TX (Remote)



About The Opportunity

The Senior Engineer - Systems (Kernel Sustaining) provides technical expertise and leadership for maintaining Linux kernel components, drivers, and subsystems. Senior Engineers work independently on complex kernel issues, address CVE vulnerabilities, and mentor junior engineers in kernel development.



In your daily job you will:

Development & Implementation

  • Maintain Linux kernel components, drivers, and subsystems

  • Address CVE vulnerabilities and security issues

  • Backport and integrate upstream kernel patches

  • Ensure kernel stability, performance, and compatibility

  • Write high-quality, maintainable kernel code following Linux standards

  • Debug and resolve complex kernel issues

  • ...