Senior Linux Software Engineer

Ivanti; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Staff Linux Software Engineer to lead the development of the Linux agent for their cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux programming and C, possess significant experience in DevOps and Agile methodologies, and be an effective communicator. This position supports flexible working and aims to enhance customer experiences across a variety of endpoints. Join us in making a meaningful impact on technology automation and management.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Competitive compensation and rewards

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on expertise in Linux programming and debugging across multiple distributions.
• Advanced knowledge of modern C for maintainable software architecture.
• Proven experience leading architectural efforts and mentoring engineers.
• Background in CI/CD automation and cloud deployment, ideally with Azure.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and participation in ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and deployment of core Linux agent features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and solve complex platform issues.
• Champion best practices in DevOps and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain automated and integration test suites.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical reviews.

Skills

Linux programming

C programming

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

Automated testing

Communication skills

Tools

Git/GitHub

CMake

Job description

About Ivanti

Ivantis platform empowers organisations to stay productive secure and engaged wherever they are. We have offices globally - our employees span 25 countries. We automate manage secure and service IT assets for companies leading the way in digital transformation.

About The Product

Ivanti Neurons is our cutting‑edge cloud‑based platform that powers intelligent IT workflows for enterprises around the world. At the heart of this ecosystem is the Neurons Agenta lightweight cross‑platform application deployed to customer endpoints on Windows Mac and Linux platforms.

The Neurons Agent communicates seamlessly with our cloud platform receiving work instructions and deploying functional Engines provided by feature teams. The agent framework also provides the infrastructure foundation for these feature engines enabling advanced automation and orchestration on endpoints. Our mission is to deliver agents that are secure robust and highly performant ensuring minimal impact on endpoint resources while maintaining maximum reliability. By orchestrating endpoint activity and powering our cloud features our agents are critical to the delivery of Ivanti Neurons value to our customers.

About The Team

You’ll be joining a highly skilled globally distributed DevOps team driven by a passion for quality security and customer impact. As the stewards of the Neurons Agent our team takes end‑to‑end ownership designing developing and maintaining agent code that must work seamlessly across Windows Mac and Linux platforms running on both Intel and ARM architectures.

As the providers of critical infrastructure for functional engines our team also frequently cooperates with other teams to analyze their needs and identify required changes and improvements. Collaboration is critical in our remote‑first environment and personal responsibility is high : every team member is entrusted with solving complex problems and delivering features that matter to our customers. We prioritize stable releases continuous monitoring and rapid iteration ensuring our agents meet the highest standards of performance and reliability while minimizing their footprint on user devices.

Join us and help shape the core experience of Ivanti Neurons for millions of endpoints worldwide.

About the Role

As a Staff Linux Software Engineer on our Ivanti Neurons Agent platform team you’ll drive the architecture implementation and ongoing improvement of our Linux agent which communicates with our Neurons Cloud Platform. You will partner with team leads and engineers across the globe to deliver robust secure and high‑performing solutions for enterprise customers.

How Will You Spend Your Day

• Lead design development and deployment of core agent features and platform infrastructure for Linux.
• Build reliable scalable and secure solutions with minimal impact to customer endpoints.
• Take responsibility for troubleshooting debugging and solving complex platform issues.
• Champion best practices in DevOps Agile methods and continuous improvement.
• Develop maintain and evolve automated and integration test suites critical to platform quality.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical reviews setting high standards for security and performance.
• Collaborate with Windows and Mac platform leads and feature teams to support seamless engine integration.
• Advocate and drive adoption of cloud strategies particularly those leveraging Azure.
• Ensure clear technical documentation and effective knowledge transfer within the distributed team.

What Is Your Background

• Deep hands‑on expertise in Linux programming and debugging (multiple distributions preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of modern C for robust maintainable software architecture.
• Proven experience leading architectural efforts and mentoring other engineers.
• Extensive background in DevOps best practices (CI / CD automation cloud deployment) ideally with Azure.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies; willing to lead and participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing and implementing automated and integration tests.
• Expertise with source control (Git / GitHub) build systems (CMake) and collaboration tools.
• Effective communicator with strong documentation and mentorship skills.
• Self‑driven comfortable with change and able to thrive in a remote globally distributed team.

Why Ivanti

• Friendly flexible working model : Empower excellence whether youre at home or in the office and support work‑life balance.
• Competitive compensation & total rewards : Including health wellness and financial plans tailored for you and your family.
• Global diverse teams : Collaborate with talented people from 23 countries.
• Learning & development : Grow your skills with access to best‑in‑class learning tools and programs.
• Equity & belonging : We value every voice. Your story helps inform our solutions for a changing world.

What Drives Us

Ivantis mission is to elevate human potential within organizations by managing protecting and automating technology for continuous innovation.

It is through diverse and inclusive hiring decision‑making and commitment to our employees and partners that we will continue to build and deliver world‑class solutions for our customers.

To learn more about Ivantis Mission and Core Values.

Inclusion at Ivanti

Ivanti is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

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