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# Senior Linux Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Leap29
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** UClibc (C Standard Library), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Linux, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Security Modules, E2e Testing, Software Engineering, System Software, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Yocto, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Free and Open-Source Software, Industrial Software, Docker
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5840399297

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical discipline
 * 4+ years of software engineering experience with a strong systems focus
 * Strong Python development skills
 * Deep Linux systems knowledge beyond standard administration
 * Experience building and maintaining custom Linux images using tools such as Yocto, Buildroot, Debootstrap, or similar
 * Strong understanding of Linux security principles including hardening, encryption, access control, and secure update mechanisms
 * Solid Docker/containerisation experience
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
 * Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
 * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
 * Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment

Nice to Have

 * Experience with industrial systems or robotics environments
 * Strong networking knowledge
 * Open-source contributions or technical publications

## Description

As a Senior Linux Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of the Linux foundation powering advanced industrial systems in the field. You will work across custom Linux image creation, deployment pipelines, print/control software, and cloud-connected infrastructure running on Linux and Docker-based platforms.

You will play a key role in shaping platform security, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence, while collaborating closely with software, firmware, robotics, and product engineering teams., * Own the build, customisation, deployment, and update pipeline for Linux-based systems deployed globally

 * Design and maintain Linux-based control platforms for advanced industrial applications
 * Improve platform security through hardening, patching, secure update delivery, access control, and threat mitigation
 * Support and help lead the development of a Linux + Docker SaaS platform, including deployment, monitoring, and containerised services
 * Manage software releases and ensure reliable deployments into production environments
 * Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers within the team
 * Optimise systems for reliability, scalability, performance, and security
 * Contribute to automation, monitoring, and operational tooling across the software stack


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