Linux Kernel Software Engineer - Systems Engineering
Pure StorageSanta Clara, California
Full Time
Posted April 21, 2026
$167k - $246k
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Job Description
This role involves developing and optimizing the Linux kernel to support enterprise storage solutions, focusing on performance, reliability, and solving complex hardware-software challenges as part of a collaborative engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new features within the Linux kernel to support enterprise storage products
- Maintain and patch existing kernel code to resolve complex issues, including customer-reported problems
- 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 issues
- Lead 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.
- Work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with company policies, unless on PTO, work travel, or other approved leave.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 167,000 - 246,000 USD annually
Work environment: primarily in-office at Santa Clara, CA
Work schedule: flexible time off
Additional benefits: wellness resources, company-sponsored team events, potential incentive pay and equity, support for growth and development, inclusive and diverse workplace culture
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