Operating Systems Engineer Linux Kernel Consumer Devices Jobs in San Francisco, CA

About the Role As an Operating Systems Engineer focused on the Linux kernel, you will design, develop, and maintain the kernel

…intersection of custom silicon, embedded systems, operating systems, and cloud services to deliver reliable, production-ready devices at scale.

You’ll work across operating system layers, focusing on performance, security, and deep system debugging to ship production‑grade systems.

…to have) Have experience with Linux kernel development.

…expertise in embedded or high-performance systems, strong operating systems fundamentals, and hands-on experience debugging under

…security architects and partner with operating system, silicon, firmware, privacy, and product teams to protect users, their devices

Strong technical background in software engineering, embedded systems, test automation, or systems engineering.

We're building the systems that connect information across the entire device lifecycle, enabling engineering, operations, and Data Science partners to understand

consumer device test lab.

Our work spans kernel drivers, system services, and user-level tools, with a focus on real-world performance, scalability, and reliability.

…intersection of custom silicon, embedded systems, operating systems, cloud services, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and product design

…intersection of custom silicon, embedded systems, operating systems, and cloud services to deliver reliable, production-ready devices at scale.

Integrate, build and configure Linux kernel components, device drivers, switch ASIC SDKs, and SAI layers.

…are hiring a Security Software Engineer to design and implement the hardware-backed security foundations used across OpenAI’s device ecosystem.

We validate complete device experiences across software, cloud services, connectivity, accessories, and real-world operating environments, combining hands-on system