Linux kernel Engineer Only on W2 )

Role: Linux kernel Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 + Months Contract

Only on W2

team operates at the platform layer, handling Linux OS, kernel, and low-level system software — this is not a networking role.

Role Responsibilities:

• Platform bring-up for next-gen hardware (DPU/modular switches)

• Coding and unit testing in C

• Light automation scripting using Python

• Documentation of system behavior and implementation

• Deep work on OS internals and kernel-level components

• Support release processes by ensuring a stable, well-integrated platform layer

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Linux kernel/OS development

• Expertise in C programming

• Solid understanding of system architecture and OS-level design

• Basic experience with Python for automation tasks

• Experience in platform bring-up or low-level embedded environments

• No networking experience required