Senior/Principal Linux Engineer
Core
Building, patching, and testing userspace packages for Rocky Linux (RLC) while improving tooling, automation, and CVE remediation for enterprise Linux distributions.
Role type
Principal Linux Engineer (OS packaging & security)
Builds
Enterprise Linux distributions (Rocky Linux/RLC Pro), automated testing frameworks, and security-hardened packages
Domain
Enterprise Infrastructure / Open Source Linux / HPC & AI
Required skills
Linux OS internals, RPM/DEB packaging, CVE remediation, Linux administration, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Bash, Python, GoLang, Ansible, YAML, JSON, REST APIs
Preferred skills
DoD STIG/SCAP/RADIX compliance, system design consulting, cloud infrastructure deployment, open-source community collaboration
Technologies
Rocky Linux, RPM, DEB, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitHub/GitLab, Bash, Python, GoLang, YAML, JSON, REST APIs
Responsibilities
Build, patch, and test userspace packages for the operating system; remediate CVEs in shipped RPM packages; develop automated tests for specific software and the system as a whole; customize and optimize packages for customer experience; participate in architecture-level discussions and planning; drive proofs of concept and minimum viable products; collaborate with engineering, product, and sales teams to develop solutions; document projects for knowledge sharing and integration.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship