Senior Member of Technical Staff - Sys

Location: Chennai, India

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to help build eLxr, a Debian derivative that aims to provide a new Edge to Core solution for Linux customers.

As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the eLxr Linux distribution and delivering a product that meets the needs of our users. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Debian/Linux systems, experience with package management, and a commitment to open-source contribution.

As a seasoned Debian Linux developer, you will make strategic decisions and participate in all the stages of the software development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of a high-quality product. You will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative and innovative team of engineers who are passionate about Linux and open-source software. Our team values transparency, open communication, and continuous learning and has a track record of delivering high-quality products that make a real impact.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of eLxr and work with a talented team of engineers to deliver a product that will make a real difference in the lives of our users.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, package, test, and deploy eLxr packages, applications, and tools
• Contribute improvements back to the Debian community
• Collaborate on security improvements and vulnerability management
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues
• Support integration and optimization for AI workloads
• Contribute to the review of merge requests to ensure best practices are being followed by individual contributors and reviewers, ensuring the efficiency of the review process
• Ensure assigned milestones are delivered on time and within budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Documentation, Support) to ensure a cohesive product
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and help develop contingency plans as needed
• Define and ensure compliance with eLxr guidelines and best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10-15 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Linux
• Strong technical knowledge of Linux and related technologies
• Proficiency in software packaging and package management
• Demonstrated contributions to Linux distributions, ideally Debian, through documentation, bug fixes, or packages
• Knowledge of Linux userspace applications and Linux kernel internals
• Familiarity with technologies such as UEFI and u-boot
• Strong debugging and application-building skills
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, CI/CD, and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of cloud computing tools and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Understanding of CVE management and security patching
• Experience across multiple programming languages
• Knowledge of container technologies and virtualization

If you are a motivated and experienced software development engineer with a passion for Linux, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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