Senior Linux System Administrator

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

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

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

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

Career growth within a rapidly scaling technology business

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