System Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 15, 2026. HTEC scores B on the Alion truth index.
We build software that runs close to the silicon - and we need an engineer who's comfortable there. As our System Software Engineer, you'll work on Linux kernel development, OS performance, drivers, and the infrastructure that ties it all together. On these projects, you will have a chance to work with globally recognized experts in this area!
How You’ll Contribute...
Work on Linux kernel components, drivers, and system-level code for performance-critical services
Profile and optimize OS-level behavior using perf, ftrace, eBPF, and similar tools
Develop and maintain low-level components, including memory management and scheduling-adjacent work
Debug complex system behavior - race conditions, latency spikes, interrupt handling
Help others to succeed and grow
Required skills:
BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline
Strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python in Linux environments using common development tools
Understanding of Operating system internals
Hands-on experience with low-level software development (drivers, bootloaders, HAL libraries, etc.)
Fluent in spoken and written English
Methodical debugging mindset and comfort navigating large codebases
You are a great fit if you have:
Hands-on experience with Linux kernel development
Deep knowledge of operating system internals
Experience with debugging and system observability tools (GDB, LLDB, perf)
Prior work with containerization or virtualization at the kernel level
Contribution to open-source projects
Familiarity with multiple ISAs (x86, ARM, RISC-V)