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Idexcel · 10 hours ago

Linux Developer Sr

positionPhiladelphia, PA
timeContract
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Idexcel is seeking a Linux Developer responsible for engineering reliable, performant, and secure software solutions on Linux platforms. This role focuses on supporting both legacy systems and modern applications, ensuring system deliverables meet operational requirements and compliance standards.

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Hiring Manager
Piyush Sagar
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Qualification

C/C++ developmentLinux systemsBash scriptingGUI migration strategiesBitbucketGit workflowsBuild systemsLow-level graphics APIsLinux system internalsDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (required)
Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in C/C++ development on Linux systems
Expertise in C and C++ development for Linux desktop applications, including event-driven programming and UI logic
Proficiency in Bash scripting for build automation, deployment, and system-level integration
Experience with legacy GUI frameworks, including Motif, X11, and MWM, with the ability to analyze and refactor legacy codebases
Familiarity with modern display protocols, especially Wayland, including compositor-client architecture and protocol handling
Understanding of GUI migration strategies, including porting from Motif/X11 to toolkits like GTK, Qt, or EFL
Proficiency with Bitbucket and Git workflows, including branching, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with build systems such as CMake, Make, and debugging tools like gdb, valgrind
Ability to work with low-level graphics APIs, such as OpenGL or Vulkan, for rendering and display optimization
Comfortable working in lightweight or minimal desktop environments, including configuration of .xinitrc, .Xresources, and custom window manager setups
Understanding of Linux system internals, including IPC, permissions, and performance tuning for GUI responsiveness
Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical migration plans into actionable development tasks

Company

Idexcel

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Idexcel is a Professional Services and Technology Solutions provider specializing in Cloud Services, Cloud Native Services, Data Platforms and Intelligence, Automation & AI.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Herndon, Virginia, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.idexcel.com/

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Late Stage

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