Senior Linux System Engineer

Investigo; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer for a 6-month contract in Los Angeles. This high-impact role involves supporting a cutting-edge scientific instrument and ensuring the reliability of Linux-based systems.

The ideal candidate will have 6–10+ years of Linux systems engineering experience, particularly with Ubuntu 24.04, and will be responsible for designing deployment mechanisms, improving system stability, and resolving issues ahead of a major product launch.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering.
• Strong experience with Ubuntu (preferably 24.04).
• Hands-on experience with OS-level deployments in production environments.
• Experience with system packaging and update mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Linux OS deployment and update mechanisms.
• Transition from package-based updates to atomic / A‑B system updates.
• Ensure reliable system boot and recovery.
• Build and maintain Ubuntu 24.04‑based system images.
• Improve system stability in real-world lab environments.

Skills

Linux systems engineering

Ubuntu 24.04

OS-level deployments

System packaging and updates

Atomic updates, A/B partitioning

C# / .NET on Linux

Job description

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Extension Possible)

About the Role

• We’re hiring a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to support the development of a next-generation scientific instrument used in advanced protein analysis.
• This is a high-impact contract role where you’ll own the reliability, deployment, and update infrastructure of a Linux-based system embedded inside a cutting-edge lab device. You’ll work closely with a small, highly technical engineering team preparing for a major product launch later this year.
• If you’ve built and deployed Linux systems in production environments—and can ensure they boot, update, and behave flawlessly in the field—this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement robust Linux OS deployment and update mechanisms
• Transition from package-based updates to atomic / A‑B system updates
• Ensure reliable system boot and recovery
• Build and maintain Ubuntu 24.04‑based system images
• Improve system stability in real-world lab environments, especially USB device handling and peripherals
• Enable seamless interaction with network storage systems (NFS / SMB)
• Package and deploy system and application updates in a controlled, production‑ready way
• Proactively identify and fix system‑level issues ahead of product launch

What You Bring

• 6–10+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering
• Strong experience with Ubuntu (preferably 24.04)
• Hands‑on experience with OS-level deployments in production environments
• Experience with system packaging and update mechanisms
• Exposure to atomic updates, A/B partitioning, or rollback mechanisms
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfort working close to hardware or embedded systems
• Experience with C# / .NET on Linux
• Background in scientific instruments, embedded systems, or hardware-software integration
• Experience supporting systems deployed across multiple locations
• Hybrid role with approximately 3 days onsite (flexible for strong candidates)
• Collaborative, small engineering team
• Hands‑on work with physical lab equipment

6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Potential opportunity for temp-to-perm conversion for the right candidate