Senior Linux Systems Engineer & DevOps for AI Hardware

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

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.