I am from Linux kernel background with C/C++ and Python exp .I am not finding much options in Linux kernel in new generation companies except AWS. I am getting pings for only user space based jobs or jobs from legacy companies. I am looking for a system programming job in a startup/high growth company. Any openings that you know off?
Current Salary: Base : 145k Bonus: 10% Long term incentives: 20k YOE: 6
Not directly Kernel related but what about Rubrik/Cohesity? They should definitely have work which could use your skill set? What about Google/GCP?
Try google They will definitely have things happening on kernel stuff Especially the core boot team which they call “Linux boot” now They are rewriting lot of proprietary bios boot stuff. Yeah GCP is hiring crazily now
Bay area ?
All the companies seems to be moving away from these kind of stuff. I got calls from legacy companies like HPE/cisco/juniper.
I know :( I have similar exp as you .. planning to move closer to cloud
Try applying to Lyft Level 5 (PM me for referral through my contacts if interested)
I am currently in Seattle. But seriously thinking of bay area since I am not finding anything interesting in Seattle.
Cisco is hiring and I hear it's become a much nicer place to work of late
Want a referral to G? We have a lot of interesting kernel programming work going on.
What should be a reasonable comp in seattle for my experience. I had an offer from Tableau 160k/250k worth RSU in 4 years/ 50k joining bonus. Is the salary reasonable for seattle. I have declined the offer since the work is entirely different from what I am looking for.
You'll be in demand 5+ years from now. Don't hold your breath! Until then, stay sharp with anything that brings in the paycheck. You aren't going to find interviewers who would appreciate those skills in you at web and app based companies.
Could you explain the reasoning behind the claim that these skills will be in demand in 5 years?
I have similar exp as OP. Curious why do you think this area would be in demand ?