Linux Developer

Contractor

Milpitas, California

16 Apr 2026

    Akkodis is seeking a Linux Developer for a Contract with a client in Milpitas, CA. The candidate will be responsible for designing, refactoring, and debugging Linux applications while integrating reliably with device drivers through well-defined user–kernel interface boundaries.

    Rate Range: $50/hour to $53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

    Linux Developer Job Responsibilities include:

    • Develop and maintain Linux user‑space applications using C/C++, adhering to standard Linux application programming practices.

    • Refactor and optimize existing C++ codebases to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.

    • Design and implement user‑space to device‑driver interactions using mechanisms such as ioctl, mmap, sysfs, and shared memory.

    • Debug and troubleshoot complex issues using GDB, logging, and Linux diagnostic tools across development and production environments.

    • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and maintain clear user‑kernel interface boundaries while remaining outside kernel and driver development scope.

    • Ensure robust application behavior through effective error handling, resource management, and adherence to Linux OS fundamentals (processes, memory, threading, and I/O).

     

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

    • 8–10 years of experience in Linux user‑space software development using C/C++.

    • Strong hands‑on experience with Linux OS fundamentals and user‑space to device‑driver interaction mechanisms (ioctl, mmap, sysfs).

    • Proven ability to debug and maintain complex Linux applications using GDB, logging, and diagnostics tools in production environments.

     

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Vikas.Tomar@akkodisgroup.com.



    Pay Details: $50.00 to $53.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


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