Linux Systems Engineer

Ghost Inc
Philadelphia, United States of America
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Philadelphia, United States of America

Tech stack

Automation of Tests
Bash
C++
Ubuntu (Operating System)
Command-Line Interface
CMake
Computer Programming
Computer Networks
Computer Engineering
Debian Linux
Software Debugging
Linux
Programming Tools
Linux on Embedded Systems
Github
Vim (Text Editor)
Python
Linux kernel
Linux System Administration
Linux Distribution
Network Interface
Routing
Package Management Systems
Memory Leaks
Software Deployment
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
System Testing
Systems Integration
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Firewalls (Computer Science)
GIT
Build Management
Containerization
Yocto
Gitlab-ci
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Iptables
Build Tools
Hardware Infrastructure
Software Version Control
Docker
Jenkins
Arch Linux

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join our engineering department. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, development, optimization, and maintenance of Linux environments that power our hardware infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Linux kernel development, embedded systems, system diagnostics, and infrastructure automation.

You will collaborate closely with hardware, software, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration between applications and underlying operating system platforms, particularly within embedded Linux environments., Linux Kernel & Operating System Administration

  • Perform custom Linux kernel patching, configuration, compilation, and lifecycle maintenance across multiple hardware platforms.
  • Configure and maintain Linux operating systems for stability, performance, and scalability.

Embedded Systems Integration

  • Deploy, manage, and optimize Linux distributions for embedded hardware architectures.
  • Support and maintain NVIDIA Jetson modules and associated embedded platforms.

Build System Architecture

  • Develop and maintain sophisticated Linux build environments.
  • Manage software dependencies, cross-compilation toolchains, and package management systems.

Network Engineering

  • Design, configure, and troubleshoot complex Linux networking environments.
  • Manage routing protocols, firewalls (iptables, nftables), custom network bridges, and network interfaces.

System Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

  • Perform advanced debugging and root-cause analysis of Linux system issues.
  • Diagnose kernel panics, configuration inconsistencies, and performance bottlenecks.

Infrastructure Automation

  • Design and implement automation scripts for:
  • Software deployment
  • System validation testing
  • Operational maintenance tasks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with hardware engineering, software development, and QA teams.
  • Ensure successful integration of software applications with embedded Linux operating systems., * Proficiency with Linux debugging and diagnostic utilities, including:
  • gdb
  • strace
  • dmesg
  • journalctl
  • perf
  • Valgrind
  • Advanced experience using version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard development tools and editors, including:
  • VS Code
  • Vim
  • nano

Requirements

Do you have experience in Version control systems?, * Strong programming experience in:

  • C++
  • Python
  • Advanced Bash scripting
  • Extensive experience administering and troubleshooting headless Linux systems through the command-line interface.
  • Deep familiarity with a variety of Linux distributions, including:
  • Custom/source-based distributions (Yocto Project, Gentoo, Arch Linux)
  • Enterprise distributions (Ubuntu, Debian), * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to create clear and detailed technical documentation for complex system architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with:
  • NVIDIA Jetson architectures
  • JetPack SDKs
  • Board Support Packages (BSPs)
  • Experience with build systems and utilities such as:
  • CMake
  • Make
  • Ninja
  • Experience integrating embedded Linux systems into CI/CD pipelines using:
  • GitLab CI
  • GitHub Actions
  • Jenkins
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies for embedded environments, including:
  • Docker
  • systemd-nspawn
  • Knowledge of hardware communication interfaces and low-level system integration:
  • I2C
  • SPI
  • UART
  • GPIO
  • Device Tree Source (DTS) modification

Benefits & conditions

Competitive base salary, full benefits, and a highly motivating equity incentive package. Flexible time off policy. We focus on output, impact, and the ability to work alongside a stellar interdisciplinary team.

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