Advisory Linux Systems Software Engineer

Advisory Linux Systems Software Engineer

Boulder, CO (Onsite or Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking a Advisory Linux Systems Software Engineer to join our Control Unit Development team in Boulder, Colorado. This role focuses on low-level Linux systems software, working close to the kernel and core OS subsystems to power high-performance printing platforms across multiple hardware environments.You will operate across the full software lifecycle, contributing to architecture, design, implementation, system bring-up, performance tuning, and production support for complex Linux-based platforms.

What You’ll

• DoDesign and develop low-level Linux systems software and platform components.
• Work extensively with Linux kernel subsystems, drivers, and system initialization flows.
• Contribute to system architecture, bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Develop in C/C , with supporting Python/Bash scripting.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues across software and hardware boundaries.
• Develop and execute system-level validation and test strategies
• Own the process for BIOS/firmware updates for deployed systems, including:Building and validating firmware images,Creating bootable "firmware" USB media for manufacturing and field updates.
• Ensuring safe rollout and compatibility across hardware revisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and field teams to support system updates and issue resolution.
• Work with modern development workflows using GitLab (CI/CD, code reviews) and JIRA (agile tracking).
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code to improve productivity and code quality.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and support downstream teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience developing low-level Linux systems software.
• Strong proficiency in C/C Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Deep hands-on experience with Linux internals and OS-level development.
• Experience with system bring-up, debugging, and hardware/software integration.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills in complex, multi-layered systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with firmware, BIOS, or system-level update mechanisms.
• Experience creating bootable media or system recovery/updatetools.
• Experience with build systems and toolchainsKnowledge of network security principles.
• Experience working across distributed/globalteams.
• Familiarity with virtualization or containerization technologies.
• Exposure to printing or imaging systems (nice-to-have)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Why Join Us

• Work on deep, low-level Linux systems problems with real-world productionimpact.
• Own meaningful areas including system integrity, updates, and field reliability.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and global teams.

Enjoy working in Boulder, Colorado, with a strong tech community and exceptional quality

of life