Software Engineer (C++/Linux)

Adaptiva; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health insurance

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Adaptiva is seeking a senior Linux Software Engineer to design and build scalable enterprise platforms. You will work on Linux-based backend services, build tools, and packaging for diverse distributions, ensuring high performance across architectures.

You will own CI/CD pipelines, automate build/test/deploy, and collaborate with developers, testers, and operations in a fast-paced, high-impact environment in Seattle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux software development experience.
• 2–3 examples of building software for multiple Linux distributions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Strong kernel/internal system knowledge and debugging skills.
• Experience with cross-architecture builds and package creation.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize Linux software across distributions.
• Set up and optimize CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes for Linux apps.
• Ensure compatibility across Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Red Hat; manage x86/ARM builds.
• Develop and maintain tests (unit/integration/end-to-end) inside CI pipelines.
• Create DEB and RPM packages and ensure packaging workflow.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux system programming

Asynchronous/concurrent programming

Automation scripting (Bash/Python)

Performance optimization

CI/CD collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Git

CMake

Conan

vcpkg

Job description

Adaptiva is a Gartner-recognized Leader in the Endpoint Management market.

We are a small, high-performance team, playing at the top end of this rapidly expanding market (TAM: $50B+, CAGR: 11%). Our customers include some of the world’s biggest and most respected companies, who rely on our technology to manage vast fleets of computers in their global environments. Our largest deployment scales to 450,000 devices in a complex worldwide network spanning 17,000 locations.

We provide a fast-paced and collaborative environment where driven, intellectually curious professionals come together to do the best work of their lives while growing quickly alongside the company.

Our success is fueled by a set of four core values: Integrity, Excellence, Work Ethic, and Dignity of Labor.

As we scale, we are expanding our team to bring our highly differentiated Agentic AI product suite to market, capitalizing on a significant first-mover advantage. For the right candidate, this represents a rare opportunity to help shape a category-defining company while accelerating their own professional trajectory.

We offer an industry-leading benefits package, including 100% company-paid health insurance, performance-based bonuses, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous stock options that allow employees to participate in the company’s long-term success.

Build the Future of Enterprise Technology at Adaptiva

We’re looking for talented Software Engineers who are excited to solve hard technical problems, build at scale, and create products that make a huge impact for some of the world’s largest companies.

At Adaptiva, you won’t be working on small internal tools or incremental features - you’ll help design and build cutting-edge enterprise platforms used by Fortune 500 companies around the globe. From distributed systems and cloud infrastructure to big data pipelines, real-time analytics, and AI-powered technologies, you’ll work on massive engineering challenges with modern technologies and a highly collaborative team.

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy ownership, and want to contribute directly to product innovation and company growth.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Build, maintain, and optimize software solutions for Linux systems. You will work on Adaptiva’s platform and its features, system utilities, and backend services that need to run efficiently across different Linux distributions.
• Set up, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for Linux-based software development using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Automate the build, test, and deployment processes for software running on Linux.
• Ensure compatibility and smooth functionality across multiple Linux versions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora, Debian). Manage builds for different architectures (e.g., x86, ARM) and ensure that the software works on modern Linux environments.
• Automate the building and testing of Linux applications using tools like CMake, and Docker. Implement and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing frameworks within the CI pipeline.
• Automate the creation of software packages (e.g., DEB, RPM) for easy installation across various Linux distributions and ensure compatibility with package managers like APT and YUM.
• Leverage your deep knowledge of Linux internals to troubleshoot, optimize, and improve the performance of applications and services. You will handle issues related to system performance, memory management, file systems, and networking.
• Work closely with other developers, testers, and operations teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of software. Collaborate to implement and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and deployment in a Linux-based environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in Linux software development and working with Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, or Red Hat.
• Expertise in C/C++ for system‑level programming and experience with Bash or Python for scripting tasks like automation, deployment, and testing.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency in Linux, particularly for building high‑performance applications and services.
• Deep knowledge of the Linux kernel, system libraries, and low‑level programming. You should be comfortable with Linux tools and commands and have experience troubleshooting kernel‑level or system‑level issues.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI, automating the build, testing and deployment of Linux applications.
• Experience with package management on Linux systems (e.g., creating DEB and RPM packages) and automating the creation of software packages for easy distribution and installation via package managers.
• Familiarity with Git and other version control systems, as well as dependency management tools like Maven, Gradle, Conan, or vcpkg for C++ libraries.
• Experience in handling cross‑architecture builds (e.g., x86 vs ARM) and ensuring software runs on multiple Linux distributions and versions.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for building, deploying, and managing Linux-based applications in containers.
• Familiarity with deploying Linux-based software on cloud platforms e.g. AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 – $145,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position and participate in E-Verify for work authorization.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected status.