Senior Linux System Engineer

Arctic7; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 306,000 - 481,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic7 is seeking an experienced Senior Linux System Engineer with a strong background in Golang development and Linux systems. You will design, build, and optimize software components, script in Bash and Python, and work on kernel-level customization to enhance performance and security.

The role requires deep understanding of system programming, networking, and Linux kernel internals, with the bonus of experience in PHP or FreeBSD. Remote Europe collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Linux System Engineer or Backend Engineer with strong Golang expertise.
• Deep understanding of Linux systems and network fundamentals.
• Knowledge of system programming, network programming, and Linux Kernel concepts.
• Experience with PHP, Python, or FreeBSD is a plus.
• Familiarity with security best practices and system performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software components using Golang.
• Use Bash and Python for scripting, automation, and tooling.
• Work closely with Linux systems — configuration, optimization, and Kernel-level customization.
• Contribute to system and network programming efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system-related issues.

Skills

Golang

Linux systems

Bash

Python

Kernel internals

Network programming

Tools

PHP

FreeBSD

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Linux System Engineer with a strong background in Golang development and Linux systems.

The ideal candidate combines solid engineering skills with a deep understanding of system-level programming, networking, and Linux Kernel internals.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain software components using Golang.
• Use Bash and Python for scripting, automation, and tooling.
• Work closely with Linux systems — configuration, optimization, and Kernel-level customization.
• Contribute to system and network programming efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system-related issues.

What we expect:

• Proven experience as a Linux System Engineer or Backend Engineer with strong Golang expertise.
• Deep understanding of Linux systems and network fundamentals.
• Knowledge of system programming, network programming, and Linux Kernel concepts.
• Experience with PHP, Python, or FreeBSD is a plus.
• Familiarity with security best practices and system performance tuning.

Position Details:

• Remote (Europe)
• Contract (Full-time)