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Proven Recruiting · 1 week ago

Sr Staff Linux Software Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

6+ years exp

Proven Recruiting is seeking a Sr Staff Linux Software Engineer to lead Linux enablement for next-generation server-class CPUs. The role involves designing and implementing modern Linux distribution integration and development infrastructure, focusing on platform integration, product execution, and CI/CD automation across leading Linux distributions.

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Hiring Manager

Louis Song

Responsibilities

Lead Linux enablement for next-generation server-class CPUs

Design and implement modern Linux distribution integration and development infrastructure

Your work will accelerate internal teams and ensure next-generation CPUs are fully supported in upstream Linux distributions, enabling production-ready solutions for enterprise, data center, and hyperscaler deployments

This role focuses on platform integration, product execution, and CI/CD automation across leading Linux distributions, bridging internal development with open-source best practices

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Strong background in computer science fundamentals and software engineering principles

12+ years of software engineering experience, including Linux platform development for enterprise or server-class systems

Deep experience with enterprise Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL/CentOS/Fedora, Ubuntu/Debian) and build frameworks, including packaging, update mechanisms, upstream integration, and data center deployment practices

Expertise with Git and GitHub-based workflows (or similar), including integration with modern CI/CD systems for open-source or large-scale projects

Familiarity with Linux packaging systems (Debian, RPM) and CI/CD automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

Proven experience in technical leadership, including mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions

Proficiency in Bash and Python for automation and tooling, experience with systems programming languages such as C/C++, Rust, or Go is highly valued

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence technical direction across teams

Mature interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across diverse teams and external communities

Proven ability to debug complex Linux systems across kernel and userspace

Ability to quickly learn new tools and workflows in a fast-evolving environment

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in non-linear, dynamic environments

Working knowledge of Linux kernel configuration and platform enablement (e.g., ACPI, UEFI, kconfig)

Demonstrated contributions to upstream Linux kernel or userspace projects, with ability to represent the organization in open-source communities

Familiarity with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration tools (QEMU, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable

Contribute to architecture and implementation of CI/CD infrastructure for Linux integration and open development workflows

Drive internal Linux distribution integration efforts, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with upstream standards

Lead resolution of complex platform issues across kernel, userspace, and firmware, collaborating with software, hardware, and product teams

Participate in engagements with external partners, including Linux distribution vendors and customers, to align on enablement requirements and ensure successful deployment

Collaborate with upstream communities and contribute to technical discussions as appropriate

Mentor and guide engineers on software best practices, including packaging, integration, and lifecycle management

Review designs and code, ensuring compliance with security, performance, and community requirements

Document technical decisions and standards for Linux platform enablement

Qualification

Linux platform developmentC/C++ programmingCI/CD automationEnterprise Linux distributionsBash scriptingGitGitHub workflowsLinux kernel configurationTechnical leadershipVirtualization toolsContainerization toolsOrchestration toolsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience

3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc