Senior Linux Kernel Engineer in Stockholm

Axis Communications; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Morning fika every day

Company bonus and wellness benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Axis Communications in Stockholm is seeking a Senior Linux Kernel Engineer to design, implement, and validate Linux-based kernel and driver solutions for Axis’s ARTPEC SoC platforms. You will collaborate with ASIC designers and R&D teams to deliver robust software close to hardware.

The role requires strong Linux kernel development experience, embedded C, and familiarity with Git and Gerrit. You will contribute to upstream work, testing, and bring-up of our SoCs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Experience in Linux kernel development is essential.
• Embedded C development close to hardware is required.
• Familiarity with Git and code review tools (Gerrit) is expected.
• Experience upstream contributions and SoC software context is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ASIC design engineers to research and document software for Axis ASICs and platforms.
• Participate in design reviews and specification meetings to ensure feasible solutions.
• Design, implement, or use test environments for validation and optimization.
• Prepare software for bring-up, validate SoCs, and fix issues.
• Evaluate hardware blocks from a Linux kernel perspective.
• Interact with customers, partners, and suppliers as needed.
• Maintain and improve Linux kernel platforms for current and legacy products.
• Take primary responsibility for IP evaluation and selection.
• Handle kernel development tasks including driver work, kernel config, and upstream contributions.

Skills

Linux kernel development

Embedded C development

SoC software perspective

Boot process of embedded devices

QEMU system simulation

Python and Rust development

Education

Master’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related field

Tools

Git

Gerrit

QEMU

Job description

Senior Linux Kernel Engineer – Stockholm

As a senior engineer in the Product Platforms team, you will design, implement, and validate Linux‑based kernel and driver solutions for Axis’s next‑generation in‑house ARTPEC system‑on‑chips, collaborating closely with ASIC designers, R&D teams in Lund, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ASIC design engineers to research, develop, and document software solutions for Axis’ ASIC and product platforms.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and specification meetings to ensure solution quality and feasibility.
• Design, implement, or utilize test environments for solution validation and optimisation.
• Prepare software for, and participate in, bring‑up and validation of our SoCs, debugging issues and implementing fixes.
• Evaluate hardware blocks, platforms, and related documentation from a Linux‑kernel perspective.
• Interact with internal and external teams, such as customers, partners, or suppliers.
• Maintain and improve existing Linux‑kernel platforms for current and legacy products.
• Take primary responsibility for IP evaluation and selection.
• Perform all engineering activities related to Linux kernel development, including driver development, kernel configuration, upstream contributions, and providing domain expertise to other teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Linux kernel development.
• Embedded C development and debugging, particularly close to hardware.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and code review tools (Gerrit).

Additional valuable qualifications:

• Experience with Linux kernel upstream contributions.
• Background in SoC design from a software perspective, including ASIC IP configuration.
• Good understanding of the boot process of embedded devices.
• Basic knowledge of ASIC design.
• Experience using QEMU for system simulation.
• Experience with Python and Rust development.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Morning fika every day.
• Company bonus and wellness benefits.
• Comprehensive health insurance.

Employment Type

Permanent employment. Posting end date: 2026‑06‑30.

EEO Statement

Axis Communications is committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. We consistently seek to develop our skills and ways of working, fostering a culture where everybody can contribute and innovate.