Principal Kernel Engineer

Manning Global AG

Principal Kernel Engineer optimizing kernel performance for a top-tier technology client in the UK. Engaging in OS kernel development, driving innovations in memory management and performance.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeCambridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Optimize memory management internals
Drive scheduler performance
Optimize synchronization primitives and lock-heavy paths
Analyse and improve IPC and syscall paths
Identify bottlenecks on flagship mobile workloads
Land production-quality kernel patches
Collaborate with CPU microarchitects on HW-SW co-design
Contribute to AI-assisted kernel optimization pipelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of OS kernel development in C (Linux or comparable)
Expert-level understanding of MM internals
Deep scheduler knowledge
Mastery of kernel synchronization
Proven kernel performance-analysis skills
Strong ARM64 architecture grounding

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Continuous learning and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

COS kernel developmentmemory management internalsscheduler performancesynchronization primitivesIPCsyscall pathskernel patchesAI-assisted kernel optimizationARM64 architecture