Senior Linux System Engineer

This role is contributing to the Robotics & Discrete Automation in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot custom Ubuntu Linux distributions for Edge AI platforms, ensuring secure boot setups and OS hardening.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks through penetration testing, threat modeling, and vulnerability patching on Linux-based systems.
• Ensure compliance with open-source licensing policies, track OSS updates, and integrate secure open-source software into commercial products.
• Develop and automate Linux system utilities, security scripts, and embedded tools using C, C++, Python, and C#, optimizing performance and security.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of security assessments, system hardening steps, and compliance processes while collaborating with cybersecurity teams.

Qualifications for the role

• B.Tech / M.Tech degree with 4-8 years of experience in Linux system administration, security hardening, and kernel management.
• Hands-on expertise in cybersecurity, including OS and network hardening, firewall configuration, and secure software deployment.
• Experience with open-source compliance, adhering to OSS policies, tracking usage, and ensuring compatibility with commercial licensing.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C, C++, Python, or C# for system-level development.
• Strong knowledge of kernel security patching, network security configurations, and package management.
• Experience in firewall configuration, intrusion detection, and maintaining secure Linux environments.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot dependency resolution, kernel patching, and package conflicts effectively.
• Familiarity with real-time Linux, TPM-based security, Secure Boot, and AI-powered edge computing is a plus.