Associate Linux Kernel Engineer

Cornelis Networks

Associate Linux Kernel Engineer working remotely to develop cutting-edge AI and HPC device drivers. Contributing to critical foundation of advanced networking fabric for AI and HPC workloads.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop software feature/test cases for Linux device drivers
Learn chip/NIC and switch documents, write design documentation and test plans
Performance profiling and optimization for HPC/AI/Storage networking fabric
Analyze problems and implement solutions based on customer and internal requirements
Code review, software quality hardens with team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier institution
At least 6 months of hands-on experience with Linux or FreeBSD kernel development (internships, academic projects, or open-source contributions)
Deep curiosity for how flits move through a PCIe bus, CPU cache hierarchies, and high-speed fabric
Expert at using AI tools to assist in coding, unit testing, and debugging
Experience in AI/Storage/HPC networking fields preferred
Familiar with Ethernet and Ultra Ethernet & Hyperscale data center networking preferred
Eager to learn, take ownership, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Highly self-motivated and comfortable with a remote, result-first work culture
Experience using hardware performance counters to guide development and code tuning preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and retirement benefits
Competitive compensation package including equity, cash, and incentives
Generous paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees
Sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
Dependent care flexible spending account
Accidental injury insurance
Pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linux device driversFreeBSD kernel developmentPerformance profilingOptimizationCodingUnit testingDebuggingHardware performance countersAI toolsTest plans

Soft Skills

CuriosityOwnershipAdaptabilitySelf-motivationCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingFast-paced environmentResult-orientedEagerness to learn

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringRelated field degree