Remote Linux Build & Packaging Engineer (Debian/ARM)

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

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.