Axiado
AI powered digital infrastructure
StaffEngineer-LinuxKernelandDeviceDriver
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“Staff Engineer - Linux Kernel and Device Driver at Axiado. Skills: Linux kernel development, device drivers, embedded systems, debugging complex system-level issues, root-cause analysis. technical leadership for the architecture, development, and optimization of our low-level software stack. debugging complex system-level issues”
What You'll Achieve.
build robust and scalable solutions for next-generation embedded systems; ensure seamless hardware-software integration; contributing patches; implement improvements for stability and performance; secure every node on the internet; Solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems
Industry & Context.
debugging complex system-level issues; performing root-cause analysis across hardware and software layers; diagnose and resolve complex kernel-level issues; kernel panics; race conditions; tricky hardware-software interactions; root cause analysis for hardware/software interaction issues; energized by hard problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of experience in Linux kernel development, with a specialization in device drivers, Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including memory management, process scheduling, and concurrency, Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly programming for embedded systems, experience with Linux kernel, device drivers, and system-level software, Proficiency in debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, serial consoles, and oscilloscopes, Ability to perform root cause analysis for hardware/software interaction issues, Hands-on experience with embedded Linux systems, Drivers, Board Support Packages (BSPs), and bootloaders (e.g. , U-Boot), Familiarity with one or more of the hardware communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, SGPIO, eMMC, eSPI, Display, and Ethernet, Experience with Yocto Project, Buildroot, and cross-compilation toolchains
Nice to Have
Experience with Software open-source methodologies for Linux Kernel and related projects is a plus
What You'll Do.
technical leadership for the architecture
and optimization of our low-level software stack
debugging complex system-level issues
performing root-cause analysis across hardware and software layers
and maintenance of Linux kernel modules and subsystems
with a focus on device drivers for a variety of hardware interfaces
Own the kernel-level aspects of system integration and board bring-up
Collaborate with hardware and other software teams to define interfaces
debug bring-up issues
and validate functionality
Employ expert-level debugging skills to diagnose and resolve complex kernel-level issues
Partner with hardware and system-level software teams to define requirements
and ensure seamless hardware-software integration
Participate in the broader Linux kernel community
and staying current with evolving kernel development
Use advanced tools to profile the kernel and drivers
and implement improvements for stability and performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with hardware and other software teams; Partner with hardware and system-level software teams; work effectively with diverse technical teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Full Job Description
Axiado is building the future of AI powered digital infrastructure. We are a fast-growing, well funded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AI driven resilience and efficiency, and real-time platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to next generation cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems. Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees are strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award. At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world. If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey. We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer - Linux Kernel and Device Driver to provide technical leadership for the architecture, development, and optimization of our low-level softw
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