Linux Kernel Engineer

  • Platform Recruitment
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • 17/02/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

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.