Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Job Description

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Amsterdam Area | Hybrid

Full Time

An innovative and fast-growing deep-tech company at the intersection of robotics, industrial automation, and advanced manufacturing is looking for a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join its engineering team.

This business is developing next-generation industrial technology that is redefining how large-scale metal components are designed and manufactured. Their platform combines robotics, software, and material science to deliver cutting-edge solutions across industries including construction, automotive, and energy.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Linux Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of the Linux foundation powering advanced industrial systems in the field. You will work across custom Linux image creation, deployment pipelines, print/control software, and cloud-connected infrastructure running on Linux and Docker-based platforms.

You will play a key role in shaping platform security, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence, while collaborating closely with software, firmware, robotics, and product engineering teams.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role with real technical ownership and the opportunity to work on highly innovative hardware/software systems in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the build, customisation, deployment, and update pipeline for Linux-based systems deployed globally
• Design and maintain Linux-based control platforms for advanced industrial applications
• Improve platform security through hardening, patching, secure update delivery, access control, and threat mitigation
• Support and help lead the development of a Linux + Docker SaaS platform, including deployment, monitoring, and containerised services
• Manage software releases and ensure reliable deployments into production environments
• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers within the team
• Optimise systems for reliability, scalability, performance, and security
• Contribute to automation, monitoring, and operational tooling across the software stack

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical discipline
• 4+ years of software engineering experience with a strong systems focus
• Strong Python development skills
• Deep Linux systems knowledge beyond standard administration
• Experience building and maintaining custom Linux images using tools such as Yocto, Buildroot, Debootstrap, or similar
• Strong understanding of Linux security principles including hardening, encryption, access control, and secure update mechanisms
• Solid Docker/containerisation experience
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
• Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial systems or robotics environments
• Strong networking knowledge
• Open-source contributions or technical publications

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge industrial technology
• High-impact engineering role with strong ownership
• Collaborative and highly technical environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Career growth within a rapidly scaling technology business