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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Linux Systems & RPM Development... - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Cheyenne, WY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $306,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Booting (BIOS), Software Bug Management, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Package Development Process, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Release Management, Shell Script, Subsystems, Oracle Linux, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Linux Development, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gjmi35 ## About the Role * Strong experience with Linux operating systems and distributions such as Oracle Linux, CentOS, RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or similar. * Deep understanding of Linux userspace architecture, boot sequence, system initialization and systemd. * Proven experience creating, customizing, and maintaining Linux images. * Experience testing Linux images in cloud environments. * Expertise in Linux troubleshooting across multiple subsystems, including process management, networking, storage, logging, and system services. * Strong hands-on experience with RPM packaging, including: o Creating new RPMs o Maintaining and updating existing RPMs o Applying and managing patches o Dependency management o Build and release processes o Bug fixing and package lifecycle management * Strong Python programming, proficiency with shell scripting and Linux development tools, excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience operating Linux platforms in public cloud environments, including: o Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) o Amazon Web Services (AWS) o Microsoft Azure o Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and configuration management tools. * Experience contributing to open-source Linux projects or enterprise Linux distributions. * Knowledge of userspace and cloud-init troubleshooting and performance tuning is a plus., The ideal candidate is a versatile Linux expert who can work across the entire operating system lifecycle-from image creation and cloud validation to boot-time troubleshooting, package development, maintenance, and production support. They thrive in complex environments, can quickly diagnose issues regardless of where they occur in the Linux stack, and are capable of owning problems end-to-end. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer with deep expertise across the Linux operating system stack. The ideal candidate is a Linux generalist with strong familiarity with Linux userspace, boot processes, system initialization (systemd), and the way these components interact. This individual should be comfortable generating Linux images, troubleshooting issues across the stack, and handling problems in any area of the operating system. The role also requires hands-on experience with RPM package development and maintenance, including creating new RPMs, applying patches to existing packages, and fixing bugs. In addition, this role will own testing Linux images in cloud environments and validating image behavior across platforms. Responsibilities * Design, build, customize, and maintain Linux operating system images. * Own testing and validation of Linux images in cloud environments. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the Linux stack, including bootloader, kernel interactions, systemd services, userspace components, networking, storage, and security subsystems. * Analyze and debug complex system-level problems in development, test, and production environments. * Develop, maintain, and enhance RPM packages. * Apply, backport, and maintain patches for existing RPMs and open-source software components. * Investigate and fix bugs within Linux packages and platform components. * Automate Linux build, deployment, validation, and maintenance workflows. * Collaborate with engineering teams to improve platform reliability, performance, and maintainability. * Participate in root-cause analysis and drive long-term corrective actions for operating system and platform issues. ## Related Videos - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Enterprise Linux as Container Images](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1610-enterprise-linux-as-container-images) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)