Est. Monthly
Estimated €13,890
Posted October 23, 2023 · 1,041 days agoLast seen August 29, 2026Est. expiry November 27, 2023
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Kernel Engineer
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All roles in Beijing, China
€9,260
€13,890
This job's pay range — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level)
€13,890
€13,890
Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Beijing, China"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 20% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€9,260–€13,890). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 3 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Beijing, China | €9,260/per month | €13,890/per month | €13,890/per month |
About the role
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality kernel support for a wide range of hardware devices. You will work with upstream developers and driver vendors to integrate the latest hardware support into Ubuntu. The role involves working on hardware support, kernel patching, debugging, and optimizing performance for Ubuntu on various platforms, with opportunities for international travel and working in a distributed team.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining kernel support for hardware devices
- Collaborating with upstream developers and vendors
- Working on kernel patching, debugging, and performance optimization
- Supporting new hardware features and platforms
Requirements
- Significant programming experience in C
- Knowledge of Linux kernel and subsystems
- Experience with kernel patching and debugging
- Knowledge of upstream processes and release cycle
- Strong understanding of device drivers and low-level system engineering
Skills & Technologies
C programmingPythonBash scriptingGitLinux kernel knowledgeDevice drivers
Education Level
No degree requiredSeen 7 hours ago
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