Senior Principal Linux Systems & RPM Development Engineer

Ll Oefentherapie; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ll Oefentherapie is looking for a Linux Systems Engineer in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise across the Linux operating system stack and proficiency in RPM package development.

This role involves generating and troubleshooting Linux images, along with conducting tests in cloud environments. A strong familiarity with systemd and other Linux components is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with Linux userspace and boot processes.
• Experience in generating Linux images and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of systemd and how OS components interact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RPM packages.
• Test Linux images in cloud environments.
• Validate image behavior across platforms.

Skills

Linux expertise

RPM package development

Troubleshooting across the Linux stack

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer with deep expertise across the Linux operating system stack. The ideal candidate is a Linux generalist with strong familiarity with Linux userspace, boot processes, system initialization (systemd), and the way these components interact. This individual should be comfortable generating Linux images, troubleshooting issues across the stack, and handling problems in any area of the operating system.

The role also requires hands‑on experience with RPM package development and maintenance, including creating new RPMs, applying patches to existing packages, and fixing bugs. In addition, this role will own testing Linux images in cloud environments and validating image behavior across platforms.