Principal Linux Engineer - global exchange - up to $245k base salary

Saragossa

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 245,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A technology company in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Linux engineer with over 7 years of expertise to optimize complex systems and enhance latency. The role involves working with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and other automation tools in a collaborative environment. The starting salary ranges from $190,000 to $245,000, along with annual bonuses and excellent benefits. This is an opportunity to advance your Linux career significantly.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering.
  • Experience with debugging complex systems.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and automated systems.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize Linux systems for high performance.
  • Work with a collaborative team on technical infrastructure.
  • Utilize tools like Terraform and Ansible for system automation.

Skills

Linux engineering
Kubernetes
Terraform
Ansible
CICD
Python

Job description

Complex Linux systems, huge scale platforms, problem solving and latency optimization of the highest complexity.

You’ll be joining a team that’s responsible for the technical infrastructure within the business. You’ll work on low level of Linux engineering, optimizing systems to work at the best latency. There is a big push on Kubernetes here - they use a bare metal set up. You'll also get to work right across the stack using Terraform, Ansible, CICD and more. Everything here is automated in Python too.

Experience-wise, they are looking for a well rounded engineer coming with 7+ years of experience - you have debugged systems enough times to know what you are doing.

You'll join a collaborative team who are all working to the same common goal, you won't left on your own.

Starting salary will be in the range of $190,000-245,000 but this isn’t set in stone. You will also be looking at annual bonus each year plus great benefits.

Want to supercharge your Linux career and the Linux environments here? Get in touch.

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