ARM Linux Build & Packaging Engineer / Linux Distribution Systems Engineer IRC305604

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote work from home

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GlobalLogic is seeking a skilled engineer to advance Debian packaging, cross-arch compatibility, and ARM-focused build work. You will port and rebuild Debian source packages, ensure integration with internal repositories, and collaborate with SRE teams to maintain robust artifact pipelines.

The role emphasizes Linux packaging expertise, C/C++ development, and scripting with Bash and Python. Remote-friendly, with a strong focus on delivering reliable, scalable toolchains.

Qualifications

• Resolve cross-compilation errors, header mismatches, and build dependencies across internal C/C++ libraries.
• Audit internal dependencies to ensure ARM compatibility.
• Update Debian source packages and metapackages for ARM targets.

Responsibilities

• Resolve cross-compilation errors, header mismatches, and dependencies across internal C/C++ libraries.
• Partner with SRE teams to integrate updated packages into internal artifact repositories.
• Audit internal software dependency definitions to ensure ARM compatibility.
• Update, port, and rebuild Debian source packages and metapackages for the ARM platform target.

Skills

Linux packaging

Debian packaging

Build systems

Metapackages

Repo maintenance

C/C++

Bash

Python

Cross-arch deps

Multi-arch builds

Education

Bachelor's or Master in CS/CE/Math

Tools

dpkg

apt

debuild

repository tooling

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 Requirement:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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, laid-back 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, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today, we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.