Staff Engineer - Linux Kernel and Device Driver

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 software stack. This role requires strong expertise in debugging complex system-level issues and performing root-cause analysis across hardware and software layers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build robust and scalable solutions for next-generation embedded systems.

Responsibilities

Design, development, and maintenance of Linux kernel modules and subsystems, with a strong focus on device drivers for a variety of hardware interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, SGPIO, eSPI, Display).; 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, including kernel panics, race conditions, and tricky hardware-software interactions.; Partner with hardware and system-level software teams to define requirements, co-design interfaces, and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.; Participate in the broader Linux kernel community, contributing patches, and staying current with evolving kernel development.; Use advanced tools (e.g., ftrace, perf, kdump) to profile the kernel and drivers, and implement improvements for stability and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.; 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.; Strong 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.; Experience with Software open-source methodologies for Linux Kernel and related projects is a plus.; Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse technical teams.