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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Kernel & Device Drivers - **Company:** The Eeo - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Device Drivers, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, PCI Express, System Programming, System Software, Toolchain, Scripting, Git, Information Technology, Production Code, Build Tools, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7ac228fc-62dd-4716-b49b-2b01c13d66fa ## About the Role BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in kernel or low-level system software development Additional Required Qualifications Familiar with Linux kernel, drivers, user space libraries, and applications with strong Linux fundamentals Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills; scripting experience (Python, shell) Experience with high-speed IO or interconnects such as PCIe, Ethernet, or similar technologies Experience with system bring-up and hardware-software co-debug Experience with manufacturing test flows Familiarity with development tools such as Git, Docker, Jenkins, or Bazel Familiarity with build systems and toolchains (GCC, LLVM, Make, CMake) Strong ownership and ability to drive issues to resolution Clear communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset, Experience with PHY bring-up and initialization Ability to read and understand hardware specifications and register-level documentation Exposure to pre-silicon validation (FPGA, emulation) and post-silicon bring-up Familiarity with board schematics and low-level hardware interaction Solid debugging skills using logs, trace tools (GDB), JTAG, or hardware debuggers Background in high-performance or accelerator-based systems ## Description SambaNova is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop kernel-level drivers and low-level software for high-speed IO and memory subsystems within the DataScale platform and RDU architecture. You will enable system bring-up, debug complex cross-layer issues, and deliver production-quality software that scales across systems and deployments. Working across kernel, firmware, and hardware, you will build robust, maintainable drivers and frameworks supporting validation, manufacturing, and system performance. This is a hands-on role for an engineer with strong low-level programming skills, solid hardware understanding, and a focus on reliability, performance, and code quality. Responsibilities Kernel & Driver Development Develop and maintain kernel-space drivers for high-speed IO and memory subsystems Enable platform bring-up and support driver integration across new silicon and system configurations Write clean, maintainable, production-quality code and drive code reviews System Bring-Up & Debug Support system bring-up from early silicon through production Debug complex issues across kernel, firmware, and hardware layers Drive issues to root cause and resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams PHY & Hardware Interaction Support PHY initialization and validation across high-speed interfaces Debug issues related to IO, memory, and PHY subsystems in coordination with hardware teams Interpret hardware specifications and schematics to guide bring-up and debug Performance & Validation Software Develop tools and frameworks for performance analysis, validation, and manufacturing test Identify system bottlenecks and implement optimizations across driver and system layers Enable post-silicon validation through software automation and infrastructure ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)