Senior Staff Linux Kernel Engineer

Highlights

• Set technical direction and own the roadmap for Crusoe's Linux kernel team.
• Architect virtualization optimized for GPU-accelerated AI and HPC workloads.
• Lead deep root-cause analysis across OS and hardware layers at scale.

What they offer

• Competitive compensation and equity packages with Restricted Stock Units
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance with HSA contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave and leave of absence programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Daily meals allowance, commuter benefits and cell phone stipend
• Mental health support, life and disability insurance and volunteer time off

Ideal candidate

Veteran systems engineer who loves deep kernel problem-solving and setting technical direction. You mentor others, think upstream-first, and thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments building AI infrastructure at scale.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals - memory management, scheduler, networking, storage and device drivers
• Strong C programming skills and fluency in kernel development workflow
• Experience evaluating kernel security vulnerabilities, CVE analysis and backporting fixes
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and drive projects end-to-end
• 10+ years of experience in systems software engineering on low-level systems or infrastructure
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (KVM, Xen, or QEMU)
• Track record of upstream Linux kernel contributions is a strong plus