Linux Architect (m/f/d) - Augsburg or Bucharest

IGEL Technology; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

IGEL Technology in Augsburg, Germany, seeks an experienced OS developer for the Linux-based IGEL OS. You will plan the OS architecture, ensure code quality, and coordinate design decisions within a specialist team.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or equivalent, 7–8 years of Linux experience, and strong C/C++, Python and Bash skills. You will develop core OS components, support security verification, and implement customer requirements in collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or equivalent; strong Linux knowledge.
• 7–8 years of professional experience in Linux-based environments.
• Strong C/C++, Python, and Bash programming skills.
• Experience with OS architecture, design decisions and refactoring.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop the OS architecture.
• Ensure product quality, maintainability and fail-safety.
• Participate in software design decisions.
• Initiate re-designs or refactorings.
• Develop, integrate, maintain, and test OS components.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet customer requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Bash

Linux OS / kernel concepts

Algorithms / data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or electrical engineering

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

In our Linux department we are developing the Linux-based IGEL OS. Our developers are responsible for the entire development process from planning to completion, and specialise in areas such as base system, kernel, display support, hardware support, bootloader, window manager, audio, multimedia.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and development of the OS architecture
• Ensure product quality, maintainability, code quality and fail-safety
• Participate in and coordinate software design decisions
• Initiate and plan re-designs or refactorings
• Development, integration, maintenance, and testing of OS components (specialized on certain area)
• Insurance and verification of OS system security
• Development and integration of customer requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues toward a common goal

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics or electrical engineering is preferred, or relevant professional experience with qualified technical training
• Minimum 7-8 years of professional experience
• Knowledge of the structure and function of Linux-based systems
• Skills and knowledge in the following areas
• Programming skills in the following languages
• C/C++
• Python
• Bash
• Advanced skills in at least one area: i.e., base system, kernel, display support, hardware support, bootloader, window manager, audio, multimedia, etc.
• You have no problem grasping complex contexts and working out content independently
• Own development of structures and algorithms based on existing comparable implementations
• Moderately complex tasks with easily identifiable influencing factors
• You are willing to familiarize yourself with new topics and to design and implement new solutions as part of a team

We celebrate tolerance and diversity, and we are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives. IGEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want the best available person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.