ARM Linux Build & Packaging Engineer / Linux Distribution Systems Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalLogic is seeking a skilled Linux packaging engineer to build and maintain Debian-based packages for ARM targets. The role emphasizes packaging, dependency management, and clean integration with internal artifact repositories.

You will collaborate with SRE teams to ensure smooth cross‑platform builds, resolve cross‑compilation issues, and contribute to high‑quality software releases. This remote position offers a competitive salary in the posted range.

Qualifications

• Experience packaging Linux distributions and building packages.
• Proficient with Debian packaging tools (dpkg, apt, debuild) and metapackages.
• Strong scripting in Bash and Python for build processes.
• Experience resolving cross-compilation issues and multi-arch dependencies.
• Collaborate with SRE and internal teams to publish packages.

Responsibilities

• Audit internal dependency definitions for ARM compatibility.
• Port and rebuild Debian source packages and metapackages for ARM.
• Coordinate with teams to integrate updated packages into repositories.

Skills

Linux packaging

Debian packaging

C/C++

Bash

Python

Cross-compilation

Dependency management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering/Math

Tools

dpkg

apt

debuild

metapackages

ARM toolchains

Job description

Job Description

• Experience in Linux distribution packaging and build systems.
• Package Management: Deep background in Debian packaging (dpkg, apt, debuild), metapackage creation, and repository maintenance.
• Systems Programming: Proficiency in C/C++, Bash, and Python for low-level build script modifications.
• Dependency Auditing: Experience resolving cross-compilation conflicts, library dependencies, and multi-arch build issues.

Requirements

• Resolve cross-compilation errors, header mismatches, and build dependencies across internal C/C++ libraries.
• Partner with SRE teams to integrate updated packages into internal artifact repositories.

Job Responsibilities

• Audit all internal software dependency definitions to ensure full compatibility with ARM architectures.
• Update, port, and rebuild Debian source packages and metapackages for the ARM platform target.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed remotely to be $140,000 to $150,000 and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good-faith estimate, and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

What we offer

Exciting Projects:Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies.

Collaborative Environment: You can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance:GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home.

Professional Development:We provide continuing education classes, professional certification and training (technical, soft skills, language, and communication skills) to help you realize your professional goals. Being part of a global organization, there are additional learning opportunities through international knowledge exchanges.

Excellent Benefits:We provide our employees with competitive salaries, health and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a matched contribution 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, and PTO and holidays

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a full-lifecycle product development services leader that combines chip-to-cloud software engineering expertise and vertical industry experience to help our customers design, build, and deliver their next-generation products and digital experiences. We expertly integrate design, complex engineering, and agile delivery capabilities to deliver superior business outcomes for global brands in telecom, automotive, healthcare, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and semiconductor industries.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic employs over 25,000 designers and engineers across the globe. Analysts like NASSCOM and Zinnov have recognized us for being a top company in our field, and we are consistently nominated as a preferred employer by both global HR consultative firms and local job boards. By creating a work environment that is exciting and flexible, and by fostering growth through ongoing learning and development programs, we empower our employees to achieve both their professional and personal goals.

At GlobalLogic, we make amazing products — and careers.