Senior Linux Kernel Engineer

Who is Blueprint? 

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun. 

What does Blueprint do? 

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies. 

Why Blueprint? 

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint. 

In This Role

In this role, you will work hands-on with low-level system software to enable and optimize next-generation server silicon used in large-scale cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and platform teams to develop, debug, and maintain Linux kernel and driver components that run on cutting-edge server SoCs. The work is highly technical, fast-paced, and directly impacts performance, reliability, and scalability in production environments. This role is onsite due to access requirements for specialized lab equipment, silicon prototypes, and validation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel components and device drivers for server-class SoCs
• Work within specific Linux kernel subsystems (memory management, scheduling, power, I/O, networking, etc.)
• Bring up and enable new hardware platforms, including early silicon and prototype systems
• Debug complex kernel, driver, and hardware interaction issues using logs, traces, and low-level debugging tools
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and validation teams to diagnose and resolve system-level issues
• Optimize kernel and driver code for performance, stability, and scalability in server environments
• Participate in code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable deliverables
• Meet project milestones and delivery deadlines while maintaining engineering quality standards
• Document designs, implementations, and known issues for long-term maintainability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development experience
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel subsystems and internal architecture
• 5+ years of Linux device driver development experience
• 5+ years of experience working with server-class SoCs or similar hardware platforms
• Proficiency in C programming for low-level system software
• Experience debugging kernel-level issues across hardware and software boundaries
• Solid understanding of operating system concepts such as memory management, interrupts, concurrency, and scheduling
• Ability to work onsite with specialized equipment and lab environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with early-stage silicon, bring-up, or pre-production hardware
• Familiarity with performance tuning and optimization in large-scale server systems
• Experience working in environments with strict quality, reliability, and delivery expectations
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure or hyperscale data center platforms
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across hardware and software disciplines

Salary Range 

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $48.08 to $55.29/HR. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law. 

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: [email protected] 

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401k program 
• Competitive PTO offerings 
• Parental Leave 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

Location: Hillsboro, OR