Linux Kernel Software Engineer - Systems Engineering
Pure StorageSanta Clara, California
Full Time
Posted February 24, 2026
$167k - $246k
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Job Description
This role involves developing, optimizing, and maintaining the Linux kernel to support enterprise storage solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex hardware and software challenges, and driving innovation in data storage technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new features within the Linux kernel to support enterprise storage products
- Maintain and patch existing kernel code to resolve customer issues
- Optimize kernel performance within storage arrays to meet customer requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners, and vendors to diagnose and resolve hardware-software boundary problems
- Lead the architecture and development of software from concept to release, ensuring high quality and performance
- Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with peers
Requirements
- Deep, hands-on experience in Linux kernel and device driver development, with a proven ability to ship high-performance, resilient products.
- A strong foundation in computer architecture, operating systems, networking, and core concepts like algorithms and data structures.
- Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, with a natural curiosity to explore, design, and validate work.
- The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Experience in optimizing performance across various layers, including CPU instruction sets, NUMA, interrupt handling, and threading.
- Experience upstreaming Linux kernel code.
- Experience in storage system concepts and related protocols, especially NVME and PCIe.
- Experience working with hardware vendors to resolve difficult problems.
- Willingness to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with company policies (in-office environment).
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 167,000 - 246,000 USD
Work primarily in-office at Santa Clara, CA
Potential eligibility for incentive pay and equity
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Support for growth and development
Inclusive and diverse work environment
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