Senior Linux System Administrator

Leap29; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative and technical environment

Job summary

Leap29 is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer in Amsterdam to lead the Linux foundation for industrial systems. You will manage Linux image creation, deployment pipelines, and enhance platform security while collaborating with various engineering teams.

This role offers significant ownership in a fast-paced environment focused on innovative technology across industries. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with a strong systems focus.
• Deep Linux systems knowledge beyond standard administration.
• Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

Responsibilities

• Own the build, customization, and deployment pipelines for Linux-based systems.
• Design and maintain Linux-based control platforms for advanced industrial applications.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers within the team.

Skills

Linux systems knowledge

Software engineering

CI/CD pipelines

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Yocto

Docker

Job description

An innovative and fast-growing deep-tech company at the intersection of robotics, industrial automation, and advanced manufacturing is looking for a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join its engineering team.

This business is developing next-generation industrial technology that is redefining how large-scale metal components are designed and manufactured. Their platform combines robotics, software, and material science to deliver cutting-edge solutions across industries including construction, automotive, and energy.

The Opportunity

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.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role with real technical ownership and the opportunity to work on highly innovative hardware/software systems in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Open-source contributions or technical publications

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge industrial technology
• High-impact engineering role with strong ownership
• Collaborative and highly technical environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career growth within a rapidly scaling technology business