System Level Engineer

Job Title: System-Level Engineer Location: Bay area, CA : Hybrid (Local Only) Job Type: Contract Job Summary: We are seeking highly skilled System-Level Engineers with strong hands-on experience in OS internals, kernel-level programming, and device driver development. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Go programming, cloud-native technologies (Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Anthos), and automation tools such as Ansible and Puppet. This role is not intended for application-level developers. Only those with strong foundations and practical experience in low-level systems engineering will be considered. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain system-level software, including device drivers, kernel modules, and OS-level components. • Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build scalable, resilient systems. • Build and maintain infrastructure using Kubernetes and Anthos. • Automate system configurations and deployments using Ansible and Puppet. • Work closely with cloud infrastructure and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of system components. • Debug complex system-level issues across software/hardware boundaries. Required Skills & Experience: • Strong experience in Go (Golang) for system-level development. • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and architecture. • Deep understanding and working knowledge of Kubernetes and Anthos. • Proven track record in device driver development, kernel programming, or OS internals. • Solid experience with Ansible and Puppet for automation and configuration management. • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills at the system and kernel level. • Ability to work in a highly collaborative and technically challenging environment. Nice to Have: • Experience in performance tuning and optimization of system-level code. • Exposure to other low-level languages (C/C++) is a plus. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines in a system-level development context. Screening Criteria: • Only System-Level Engineers will be considered. • Application-level developers will not be shortlisted.