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Staff Linux Kernel Engineer in USA new

  • San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

  • Set the technical direction and own the roadmap for Crusoe’s Linux kernel team.
  • Architect and lead kernel features, security patching infrastructure, deployment systems, and other critical projects through production and upstream contribution.
  • Perform root-cause analysis across OS and hardware layers, lead kernel CVE triage and backporting, and build automated vulnerability-analysis tooling.
  • Develop and review Linux kernel code for memory management, scheduling, networking, storage, GPU-related subsystems, and I/O.
  • Design and implement low-latency, highly scalable virtualization technologies for GPU-accelerated AI and HPC workloads across hypervisors and device emulation.
  • Develop proactive kernel efficiency improvements, including DAMON-based memory management, hugepage optimization, and memory overcommit.
  • Mentor and review the work of mid-level and junior engineers.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of systems software engineering experience on low-level systems or infrastructure teams.
  • Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including memory management, scheduling, networking, storage, I/O, and/or device drivers.
  • Strong C programming skills and fluency with the kernel development workflow, including patch submission, mailing lists, and Lore.
  • Experience evaluating kernel security vulnerabilities through CVE analysis, exploitability assessment, and backporting fixes.
  • Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and drive projects end-to-end.
  • Deep knowledge of virtualization technologies such as KVM, Xen, or QEMU.
  • A track record of upstream Linux kernel contributions is strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, equity packages, and Restricted Stock Units.
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave-of-absence programs.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer HSA contributions.
  • Paid parental leave, paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and mental health and wellness support.
  • Commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of salary, volunteer time off, global travel insurance, daily meal allowance, and location-specific perks.

Salary: $215k - $260k/yr

Crusoe

As the AI factory company, Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. The company provides a reliable, scalable, cost-effective, and energy-first solution for AI infrastructure. By harnessing large-scale energy resources, building AI-optimized data centers, and...

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