Senior Systems Engineer

Umbrel; Poland; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Poland is seeking an engineer with a deep understanding of Linux systems, especially at the kernel level. The role involves developing and maintaining umbrelOS, ensuring optimal performance on diverse hardware. Candidates should thrive in solving engineering challenges autonomously and value communication. If you are curious and adaptable, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work with innovative technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Linux kernel, networking, and Docker.
• Experience optimizing for x86 and ARM64 architectures.
• Ability to design system-level enhancements and perform kernel-level debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core components of umbrelOS.
• Ensure optimal integration of umbrelOS on the Umbrel Home.
• Design and implement system-level enhancements.
• Conduct testing and debugging at the kernel level.

Skills

Strong understanding of Linux systems

Networking

Docker

Optimize for x86 and ARM64 architectures

Tools

Docker

Git

Job description

This role requires a strong understanding of Linux systems, particularly at the kernel level, networking, Docker, and the ability to optimize for both x86 and ARM64 architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the core components of umbrelOS, focusing on performance, stability, and security across different hardware architectures.
• Ensure optimal integration and performance of umbrelOS on the Umbrel Home.
• Design and implement system-level enhancements.
• Conduct rigorous testing and debugging at the kernel level to handle system updates and compatibility issues.

Desired Traits

• Can autonomously figure out solutions to engineering challenges.
• Value clear and frequent communication (we do a lot of reading and writing).
• Enjoy being a generalist and are not tied down to a specific framework or surface area of our codebase.
• Are naturally curious and willing to learn something they don’t have experience in.
• Have good judgement of when to ship: perfect is the enemy of good.