# Linux Kernel

Skill · IT Infrastructure and Networking

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/linux-kernel

The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing hardware resources, memory, processes, and system calls between applications and the physical hardware. Kernel developers and contributors, often working through the open-source community led by Linus Torvalds, continuously improve its performance, security, and hardware support.

## Linux Kernel in the job market

- Open roles: 25
- Employers hiring: 11
- Last checked: September 12, 2026

## Asked for alongside Linux Kernel

Measured from the 25 open roles that name Linux Kernel, not from a curated list.

- [C++](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/c-2) — 11 roles (44.0%)
- [Python](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/python) — 8 roles (32.0%)
- [Go](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/go) — 7 roles (28.0%)
- [Rust](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/rust) — 7 roles (28.0%)
- [Kubernetes](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/kubernetes) — 5 roles (20.0%)
- [CUDA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/cuda) — 4 roles (16.0%)
- [TCP/IP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/tcp-ip) — 4 roles (16.0%)
- [Automotive Ethernet](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/automotive-ethernet) — 3 roles (12.0%)

## Roles that use Linux Kernel

- [Software Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-engineer) — 14
- [Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/engineer) — 1
- [Firmware Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/firmware-engineer) — 1
- [Senior Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-engineer) — 1
- [Site Reliability Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/site-reliability-engineer) — 1
- [Software Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-architect) — 1

## Employers hiring for Linux Kernel

- [Crusoe](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crusoe) — 7 open roles
- [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) — 7 open roles
- [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture) — 2 open roles
- [NIO](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nio) — 2 open roles
- [Anyscale](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/anyscale) — 1 open role
- [Arrow Electronics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/arrow-electronics) — 1 open role

Related skills: [Embedded Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/embedded-systems), [C Programming](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/c-programming), [Android OS](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/android-os), [Git](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/git), [Operating Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/operating-systems)

## Open roles requiring Linux Kernel (25)

- [Staff Software Engineer, Networking](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Crusoe/2434efc4-dfa9-4a52-89ff-663bf927d8a1/application) at [Crusoe](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crusoe) — San Francisco, CA, $185,000 – $224,000 (listed on Crusoe's own careers site)
- [Site Reliability Engineer, Platform Infrastructure (Foundations)](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/anyscale/23733eb9-f839-4209-b191-36cb0ff5b973/application) at [Anyscale](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/anyscale) — San Francisco, CA · Remote, $200,000 – $240,000 (listed on Anyscale's own careers site)
- [Embedded Engineer (eInfochip Inc)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ad925268-40cf-422b-b27c-1de19a5baa74/embedded-engineer-einfochip-inc-at-arrow-electronics) at [Arrow Electronics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/arrow-electronics) — Full-time, North Billerica, MA
- [Virtual Platform Lead Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2d921b5f-4d58-4151-bb1e-dcf44614197c/virtual-platform-lead-engineer-at-accenture) at [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture)
- [Senior Software Program Manager – CSP Engagements](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b410f155-eccc-48d4-93fe-1127166b92f9/senior-software-program-manager-csp-engagements-at-nvidia) at [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) — Full-time, Santa Clara, CA, $168,000 – $322,000
- [Embedded Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/acd2c543-cc36-47cf-aad7-048055336f7b/embedded-software-engineer-associate-experienced-or-senior-at-boeing) at [Boeing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/boeing) — Full-time, El Segundo, CA, $106,250 – $232,300
- [Engineer III  - Linux Sensor (Hybrid)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/47dbb304-dcbd-4b0f-a8ae-95e96b3c1520/engineer-iii-linux-sensor-hybrid-at-crowdstrike) at [CrowdStrike](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crowdstrike) — Full-time, $120,000 – $180,000
- [Sr. Hypervisor/Linux Kernel Developer - Software Platform](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/934138ad-37e6-4dc2-9394-988bcfd21b5c/sr-hypervisor-linux-kernel-developer-software-platform-at-nio) at [NIO](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nio) — Full-time, San Jose, CA, $163,500 – $212,400
- [System Software Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/63a9de61-b8c7-4846-a3ee-2f33abcdc763/system-software-engineer-at-broadcom-inc) at [Broadcom Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/broadcom-inc) — San Jose, CA, $143,800 – $230,000
- [Staff Software Engineer, Storage Platform](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/cd2c225a-4b85-4f33-b7a4-dae004dbd4fc/staff-software-engineer-storage-platform-at-relativity-space) at [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space) — Long Beach, CA, $181,000 – $271,000

All 25 open roles: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs?skills=6afa320d-ea8f-4321-817c-65c766fbf374