Principal Linux Kernel Developer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Principal Linux Kernel Developer at HPE focusing on architecture and design of Linux kernel components. Driving performance and collaborating with engineering teams across storage and networking systems.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeFt. Collins • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $303,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture and design of Linux kernel components including filesystems, memory management, networking, and I/O subsystems
Drive performance optimization, scalability improvements, and reliability across the storage stack
Debug and resolve complex kernel-level issues including system crashes, memory corruption, and performance bottlenecks
Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentoring, and establishing engineering best practices
Collaborate across storage, networking, firmware, and hardware teams to deliver integrated solutions
Engage with upstream open-source communities and contribute patches and reviews
Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of critical customer issues and escalations
Define and influence long-term architectural direction for HPE storage platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
8–12+ years of experience in systems or kernel-level software development
Expert-level proficiency in C programming
Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals (memory management, filesystems, networking)
Strong experience debugging kernel using tools such as crash, perf, ftrace
Experience with distributed systems or storage platforms
Proven technical leadership and ability to influence architecture and cross-functional teams
Strong collaboration and communication skills within global engineering organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development: specific programs to help reach career goals
Unconditional Inclusion: diverse and inclusive work culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

C programmingLinux kernel internalsmemory managementfilesystemsnetworkingdebuggingperformance optimizationscalability improvementsreliabilitydistributed systems

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationinfluencing architectureproblem-solvingroot-cause analysisdesign reviews

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer Engineering