Senior Principal Linux Systems & RPM Development Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, United States·engineering
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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.

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