CareerPlan

Kernel Developer

Ft. Collins, Colorado, United States of AmericaFull-time$116k–$220k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for operating systems, compilers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools, with a focus on kernel and low-level API work.

Role type

Senior IC kernel developer (systems software)

Builds

Operating systems, compilers, networking utilities, and database tools

Domain

Enterprise IT infrastructure and systems software

Required skills

C++, kernel development, low-level API design, software systems design, debugging, test plan execution

Preferred skills

Project leadership, mentoring junior staff, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

C++, Kernel, Low Level API

Responsibilities

Design enhancements and updates for systems software subsystems; analyze design and determine coding/integration activities; write and execute testing plans and debug code; lead project teams of software engineers and partners; provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with project lead potential