Linux Engineer

Nastech Global; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nastech Global is seeking a Linux Engineer for a remote, contract W2 engagement. The role focuses on embedded systems, Linux kernel-level work, cloud platforms, and open networking expertise.

You will troubleshoot complex software and collaborate with engineering and product teams to resolve customer issues across enterprise environments. Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on experience with Linux, embedded OS, driver development, and modern cloud-native tooling like Kubernetes, OpenStack,

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience supporting or developing embedded systems, RTOS, Linux, cloud platforms, or related technologies.
• 3-5 years of customer-facing technical support experience.
• Experience troubleshooting complex software and system-level issues.

Skills

Embedded Systems

VxWorks

Wind River

Embedded Linux

Linux Kernel concepts

Device Drivers

BSPs

RTOS troubleshooting

Processor architectures

C / C++

Python

Rust

Debugging and code analysis

Cloud & Virtualization

Kubernetes

Containers

OpenStack

Virtualization technologies

Cloud-native applications

CI/CD platforms and DevOps practices

Networking

TCP/IP

Routing

Multicast

Network diagnostics

Distributed systems troubleshooting

Support Operations

Incident Management

Escalation Management

Root Cause Analysis

Knowledge Management

Defect Tracking

Technical Documentation

Customer Communication

Tools

GIT

Linux

Job description

Job Title: Linux Engineer

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract W2

Required Professional Experience

• 8 12 years of experience supporting or developing embedded systems, RTOS, Linux, cloud platforms, or related technologies.
• 3 5 years of customer-facing technical support experience.
• Experience troubleshooting complex software and system-level issues.
• Experience working with enterprise customers and technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with software engineering and product organizations.

Required Technical Skills

• Embedded & Operating Systems
• VxWorks
• Wind River
• Embedded Linux
• Linux Kernel concepts
• Device Drivers
• Board Support Packages (BSPs)
• RTOS troubleshooting
• Processor architectures (ARM, Intel, PowerPC, RISC-V)
• Programming
• C / C++
• Python
• Rust (preferred)
• Debugging and code analysis
• Cloud & Virtualization
• Kubernetes
• Containers
• OpenStack
• Virtualization technologies
• Cloud-native applications
• CI/CD platforms and DevOps practices
• Networking
• TCP/IP
• Routing
• Multicast
• Network diagnostics
• Distributed systems troubleshooting
• Support Operations
• Incident Management
• Escalation Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Knowledge Management
• Defect Tracking
• Technical Documentation
• Customer Communication