Kernel Engineering Manager — Lead Open-Source Linux & Cloud-Scale

Cloudflare; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Diversity and inclusiveness focus

Job summary

Cloudflare in San Francisco seeks a Lead Kernel Engineer to manage a high-performing team and oversee the delivery of Linux Kernel and core OS components. The role demands strong leadership, a deep understanding of Linux internals, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Compensation for this position ranges from $190,000 to $303,000 annually, depending on experience and location, and includes participation in the equity plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams, ideally in low-level systems or kernel development.
• Deep understanding of Linux Kernel internals and OS design fundamentals.
• Experience building or managing CI/CD pipelines for foundational software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-performing team of engineers with a culture of collaboration.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of the Linux Kernel and core OS components.
• Steer the kernel development roadmap balancing features with production stability.

Skills

Systems Leadership

Low-Level Expertise

Automation Mindset

Open Source Pedigree

Operational Empathy

Strategic Communication

Resilience

Job description

Cloudflare in San Francisco seeks a Lead Kernel Engineer to manage a high-performing team and oversee the delivery of Linux Kernel and core OS components. The role demands strong leadership, a deep understanding of Linux internals, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Compensation for this position ranges from $190,000 to $303,000 annually, depending on experience and location, and includes participation in the equity plan.