Linux Kernel & Device Driver Engineer

Who is Blueprint? 

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun. 

What does Blueprint do? 

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies. 

Why Blueprint? 

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint. 

 

In This Role

In this role, you will contribute to the release and validation of next-generation system-on-chip products used in large-scale cloud infrastructure environments. You will work on low-level Linux software, including kernel components and device drivers, to enable hardware functionality, improve system stability, and support platform validation efforts.

You will partner with engineering teams to develop, debug, enhance, and maintain Linux-based validation software. This includes troubleshooting kernel and driver issues, resolving hardware/software integration challenges, supporting bug fixes, and contributing to feature development that improves performance, reliability, and readiness for production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Linux kernel components that support new hardware features and platform validation.
• Design, implement, debug, and support Linux device drivers for hardware integration.
• Troubleshoot kernel, driver, and system-level issues, including crashes, performance bottlenecks, hardware compatibility problems, and stability concerns.
• Support validation and release activities for next-generation SoC products.
• Perform low-level debugging across hardware/software interaction points.
• Build, test, and validate software changes in Linux-based environments.
• Use kernel build systems, Git, and open-source development workflows to manage code changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify issues, implement fixes, and improve software quality.
• Monitor and support kernel and driver health in production or validation environments.
• Deliver efficient, high-quality bug fixes and feature enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5–7 years of professional software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of recent Linux experience, including relevant work within the last 5 years.
• 5+ years of experience with Linux kernel development and/or device driver programming.
• Strong C/C++ development skills.
• Deep understanding of operating system internals, hardware/software interaction, and low-level system debugging.
• Experience with kernel build systems, Git, and version control workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues and implement effective fixes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and contribute in a hybrid team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to Linux open-source projects.
• Experience upstreaming patches or working with open-source community workflows.
• Prior experience supporting SoC, embedded systems, firmware-adjacent, or hardware validation environments.
• Experience working on cloud infrastructure, data center hardware, or large-scale compute platforms.
• Strong background in Linux kernel debugging, crash analysis, performance tuning, and driver stabilization.
• Experience working with cross-functional hardware, firmware, validation, and systems engineering teams.

Salary Range 

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $48– $53 per hr.  Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law. 

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: recruiting@bpcs.com 

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401k program 
• Competitive PTO offerings 
• Parental Leave 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

Location :  Hillsboro, OR