Senior Linux Systems & Application Engineer

Hellbender, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellbender, Inc. is seeking a Linux Application Engineer in Pittsburgh. As part of the Software Department, you will develop applications in C/C++ or Python, ensuring system stability while investigating complex interactions between hardware and software.

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience in Linux-based software engineering, with a strong understanding of the Linux ecosystem and debugging tools. Opportunities for advancement are available in this growing organization focused on prior internal promotions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in professional C/C++ development, including memory management, multi-threading, and concurrency primitives.
• Deep understanding of the Linux user-space, including system calls, signals, IPC, and the Linux filesystem hierarchy.
• Proficiency with Linux debugging tools.
• Hands-on experience configuring Linux subsystems and managing system initialization.
• Proficiency in Bash or Python for automating system tasks, data processing, and log analysis.
• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications and services using C, C++, and Python within a Linux environment.
• Investigate and diagnose complex issues at the interface between user-space applications and the Linux kernel.
• Identify and document driver-level bugs or regressions.
• Configure Linux environments including networking stacks and resource management.
• Implement and manage robust logging frameworks for data collection.

Skills

C/C++ Proficiency

Linux Systems Expertise

Advanced Debugging Skills

Scripting & Automation

Version Control

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Linux debugging tools

Git

Job description

Hellbender, Inc. is seeking a Linux Application Engineer in Pittsburgh. As part of the Software Department, you will develop applications in C/C++ or Python, ensuring system stability while investigating complex interactions between hardware and software.

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience in Linux-based software engineering, with a strong understanding of the Linux ecosystem and debugging tools. Opportunities for advancement are available in this growing organization focused on prior internal promotions.