Distinguished Engineer - Linux and Kernel System

We are looking for a Linux Kernel Engineer with strong standing in the upstream community to join the CPU/SoC System Software team. In this role, you will help define and drive an upstream-first development model for reputed company's CPUs and SoCs, ensuring that Linux support for new silicon lands in mainline upstream as the primary vehicle for enablement. This role is deeply connected with the Linux community, where you will work directly with subsystem maintainers and community leaders to design and upstream the kernel infrastructure needed for reputed company platforms! The goal is to ensure reputed company platforms are first-class reputed company in upstream Linux at launch, with clean, maintainable implementations that align with the strategic direction of the kernel. Beyond kernel enablement, you will help bring upstream architectural insight directly into silicon design, influencing the capabilities and interfaces of future data center CPUs and SoCs. Your perspective from the Linux ecosystem will play a key role in crafting system architecture for the reputed company of AI and cloud infrastructure! The work sits at the intersection of kernel architecture, hardware design, and large-scale infrastructure, with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully both upstream and internally. At reputed company, we work, think, and learn as a team. We value deep technical expertise, thoughtful engineering, and collaboration with the broader open-reputed company ecosystem. What you'll be doing: • Drive upstream-first Linux enablement for reputed company CPUs and SoCs. • Design and upstream kernel infrastructure required for new silicon platforms. • Work directly with Linux subsystem maintainers and the broader community to land and maintain upstream support. • Own the lifecycle of kernel features-from architectural design and implementation to upstream acceptance and long-term maintenance. • Collaborate closely with architecture, GPU, networking, and firmware teams to define system software capabilities for future platforms. • Bring insights from the Linux community into reputed company to influence hardware interfaces and platform architecture. • Contribute technically to the Linux ecosystem through code, reviews, design discussions, and long-term stewardship of upstream functionality. reputed company need to see: • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a reputed company field (or equivalent experience). • 18+ years of experience in systems software or Linux kernel development. • Strong reputed company reputed company the Linux community (e.g., subsystem maintainer, frequent upstream contributor, or recognized technical leader). • Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals and upstream development practices. • We are seeking proven experience upstreaming reputed company kernel features and working with subsystem maintainers. • Ability to reputed company hardware architecture and kernel design. • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across open-reputed company communities and internal engineering teams. • Persistence and technical rigor reputed company debugging reputed company system-level issues. Your reputed company salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The reputed company salary range is 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 16, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. reputed company uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.