kernel jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-26, kernel appears in 14 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-26
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Frequently asked questions about kernel
+Is kernel in demand in 2026?
Yes. kernel appears in 14 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (36% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require kernel?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26, the job titles most likely to require kernel are Software Engineer (36% of postings list kernel), Platform Engineer (14% of postings list kernel), Platform Engineering Team Lead (14% of postings list kernel).
+What skills are commonly paired with kernel?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-26), kernel most often appears alongside Linux, Kubernetes, Rust, Python, C/C++.
+Where is kernel most in demand?
As of 2026-08-26, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring kernel are Prague, San Francisco, Irvine, Palo Alto, Pune, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring kernel — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require kernel
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 5 | 35.7% |
| Platform Engineer | 2 | 14.3% |
| Platform Engineering Team Lead | 2 | 14.3% |
| Chip Simulation Software Engineer | 1 | 7.1% |
| Embedded Software Engineer | 1 | 7.1% |
| Engineering Manager | 1 | 7.1% |
| Hardware Platform Security Architect | 1 | 7.1% |
| ML Engineer | 1 | 7.1% |
Top metros hiring for kernel
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | 2 | 14.3% |
| San Francisco | 2 | 14.3% |
| Irvine | 1 | 7.1% |
| Palo Alto | 1 | 7.1% |
| Pune | 1 | 7.1% |
| Redwood City | 1 | 7.1% |
| San Jose | 1 | 7.1% |
Skills commonly paired with kernel
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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