OS Kernel Engineer

Tachyum; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

International environment

Bleeding edge technology

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Tachyum is seeking an experienced OS kernel and system software engineer to design, port, and optimize kernel components, drivers, and virtualization features. You will debug complex kernel issues, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance bleeding-edge technology.

The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, offering a competitive salary and an opportunity to work on open source-driven architectural enhancements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ development and debugging skills in kernel and user space.
• Deep understanding of multi-processing architectures, operating systems and hypervisors.
• Knowledge of low-level OS and hardware primitives.
• Proficiency in object-oriented design and standard programming practices.
• Experience with open source tools and integrating open source packages.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and meet milestones.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, port, maintain, test, debug, optimize, secure, and/or evaluate OS kernel and system software including device drivers, virtualization, hypervisor and other open source components.
• Manage open source low level packages and patches.
• Debug kernel and user space drivers and upgrade systems.
• Implement drivers and functionalities leveraging existing knowledge.
• Collaborate with team members on engineering tasks contributing to company progress.
• Engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive new designs and innovations.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance.

Skills

C/C++ development

Kernel/User space debugging

OS and hypervisor knowledge

Object-oriented design

Open source tooling

Learning agility

Milestone delivery

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, port, maintain, test, debug, optimize, secure, and/or evaluate OS kernel and system software, including device drivers, virtualization, hypervisor, and/or other open source technologies.
• Manage open source low level packages and patches.
• Debug various issues within kernel, user space drivers and upgrade systems.
• Apply knowledge and experience in implementing drivers and functionalities.
• Collaborate with team members on engineering tasks that contribute company progress.
• Engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive new designs and innovations.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of multi-processing architectures, operating systems and hypervisors.
• Proven C/C++ development and debugging skills in kernel and user mode applications.
• Knowledge of low-level operating system and hardware primitives.
• Skilled in object-oriented design and standard programming practices.
• Strong knowledge and experience in different kernel and user space application.
• Experience using open source tools and integrating open source packages.
• BS / MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to learn new technologies and apply the knowledge quickly.
• Ability to meet project milestones and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• International environment and further career progression.
• Getting in touch with bleeding edge technology.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.