Principal Linux Kernel Developer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Lead Linux Kernel development at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Involving architecture design, performance optimization, and engagement with open-source communities.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeFort 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 (e.g., Linux kernel, Lustre) 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 (e.g., memory management, filesystems, networking, block I/O).
Strong experience debugging kernel using tools such as crash, perf, ftrace, and tracepoints.
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
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

C programmingLinux kernel internalsmemory managementfilesystemsnetworkingblock I/Operformance optimizationscalability improvementsdebuggingdistributed systems

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationinfluencing architecture

Certifications

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