Linux System Administrator

Rotterdam Innovation City; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Innatera is seeking an experienced System Engineer (Linux) with DevOps expertise to manage our growing compute server infrastructure used by global R&D teams for chip design. The role combines Linux server management, automation, and hands-on data center tasks in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

You’ll bring 5+ years in similar roles, strong Docker/GitLab/VM experience, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Join a team shaping neuromorphic AI hardware.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar role with on-prem compute infrastructure
• Experience with SDLC DevOps and automation/orchestration tools like Docker, GitLab, VMs
• Experience with virtualization tools (VMware/Proxmox) and distributed storage (CEPH/CEPHFS)
• Good understanding of Linux OS, hardware, software, and end-user peripherals
• Experience setting up infrastructure for engineering design apps
• Familiarity with automation tooling (Ansible, FreeIPA, Cobbler, Uyuni, GLPI)
• Comfortable with sprint work and varying workload

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Linux-based compute servers and desktops; provide end-user support to engineering teams
• Integrate DevOps practices into software development, including CI/CD pipelines and GitLab/runners
• Manage operating systems and automation software (Ansible, FreeIPA, Cobbler, Uyuni, GLPI)
• Optimize CEPH storage infrastructure for engineering design software
• Collaborate with IT to implement best practices for system administration
• Assist with data center operations: racking, cabling, and servicing servers and network gear

Skills

Linux administration

DevOps mindset

End-user support

On-prem infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Docker

GitLab

VMs

VMware

Proxmox

CEPH/CEPHFS

Ansible

FreeIPA

Cobbler

Uyuni

GLPI

Job description

About Us:

Innatera is a rapidly growing Dutch semiconductor company that develops ultra-efficient neuromorphic processors for AI at the edge. These microprocessors mimic the brain’s mechanisms for processing fast data streams from sensors, enabling complex turn-key sensor analytics functionalities, with 10,000x higher performance per watt than competing solutions. Innatera's technology serves as a critical enabler for next-generation use cases in the IoT, wearable, embedded, and automotive domains.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic System Engineer (Linux) with DevOps experience to help our growing R&D Engineering team and manage our expanding compute server infrastructure used by our global R&D teams for chip design. This is a mission-critical role and an opportunity to do deeply impactful work.

We will trust you with:

• Setting up and maintaining Linux-based compute servers and desktops/notebooks, and providing end-user support to our engineering teams;
• Bringing DevOps experience within software development, e.g., CI/CD pipeline, and Gitlab/runners;
• Setting up and maintaining operating systems and automation software: taking care of Innatera’s Tooling, e.g., Ansible, FreeIPA, Cobbler, Uyuni, GLPI;
• Optimize CEPH storage infrastructure running engineering design software;
• Collaborate with the IT team to develop and implement best practices for system administration;
• In addition to the above, actively assist with physical datacenter operations, including racking, cabling, and servicing servers and network equipment to maintain and optimize our infrastructure.

Your experience includes:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, including on-prem computing infrastructure management;
• Experience in DevOps within SDLC and automation and orchestration tools, like Docker, GitLab, VMs;
• Experience with Virtualization tools (like VMware or Proxmox) and distributed filesystem (CEPH/CEPHFS);
• Good understanding of end-user hardware, software, Linux OS, and end-user periphery;
• Knowledge in Linux OS system management, Mac, and Windows is a plus;
• Experience in setting up infrastructure and running engineering design applications;
• Experience with set up and maintenance of automation tooling, e.g., Ansible, FreeIPA, Cobbler, Uyuni, GLPI;
• Comfortable with sprint work, with periods of high and low work space.

Nice to have:

• Experienced with a fabless chip design environment;
• Knowledge of implementing and managing design tool installations on-prem, e.g., Cadence and Siemens tools are a plus;
• Experience in setting up and maintaining the NIS2 security standard.

What you need to succeed:

• Being comfortable working within changing dynamic priorities and deadlines;
• Able to handle high-end/low workload (e.g., tape-out phase);
• Having a "Can-do" attitude and being a resilient problem-solver;
• A self-starter with excellent communication and a customer-oriented mindset.

We offer you:

At Innatera, you'll be part of a team shaping the future of AI hardware. Your work will help create solutions that power intelligent devices, improving industries and empowering everyday life across consumer electronics and healthcare.

Our culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and real-world impact provides a unique opportunity to work alongside disruptive innovators, talented engineers, researchers, and specialists.

As part of our team, we recognize that your expertise and dedication are invaluable. To ensure your success and well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive salary;
• Pension plan;
• Ambitious team with the freedom to innovate;
• A flexible working environment (work-from-home policy, flexible working hours, advantageous holidays scheme);
• An inclusive company culture that embraces open communication, diversity, and supports holistic personal development;
• Compensation for commuting to the office, fruits, drinks, and snacks in the office.

Whether you’re passionate about microarchitecture, excited by verification or physical design, driven by supporting operations, building strong teams, or mastering the details of accounting, we’d love to hear from you!

Innatera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re happy to support you.