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Linux Kernel Engineer

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Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£60k - £85k Annual
Full-Time
Title: Linux Kernel Engineer

Company: Telecoms

Location: Cambridge (on site)

Pay: Up to £85,000 + excellent benefits

Company:

One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team.

This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation.

Role:

You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position.

About you:

* 4+ years' commercial development experience

* Excellent kernel-level experience

* Excellent C++ skills

* Willing to work on site

* You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do

Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch

Reference: 224753246

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Linux Kernel Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£60k - £85k Annual
Full-Time
Title: Linux Kernel Engineer

Company: Telecoms

Location: Cambridge (on site)

Pay: Up to £85,000 + excellent benefits

Company:

One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team.

This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation.

Role:

You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position.

About you:

* 4+ years' commercial development experience

* Excellent kernel-level experience

* Excellent C++ skills

* Willing to work on site

* You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do

Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch
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Reference: 224753246

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