ARM Linux Build & Packaging Engineer / Linux Distribution Systems Engineer

GlobalLogic Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalLogic Inc. is seeking an experienced Linux packaging engineer to join a remote US-based team. You will audit and update Debian source packages, ensure ARM compatibility, and fix cross-compilation issues across C/C++ libraries.

Candidates should have Debian packaging expertise (dpkg, apt, debuild), strong scripting in Bash and Python, and a background in build systems. Collaboration with SRE teams to integrate updated packages into internal repositories is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Debian packaging and build systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Bash, and Python for low-level build scripts.
• Experience resolving cross-compilation conflicts, multi-arch issues.

Responsibilities

• Audit internal software dependency definitions for ARM compatibility.
• Update, port, and rebuild Debian source packages and metapackages for ARM.
• Resolve cross-compilation errors and header mismatches in internal libraries.
• Partner with SRE teams to integrate updated packages into internal repositories.

Skills

Linux packaging

Debian packaging

C/C++

Bash

Python

Dependency auditing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

dpkg

apt

debuild

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.

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.
• 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.

Education:

• 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.