Senior Linux Systems Engineer

<p>Senior Linux Systems Engineer Amsterdam Area | Hybrid Full Time 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 Strong Python development skills 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 Solid Docker/containerisation experience 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 Strong networking knowledge 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 Hybrid working model Career growth within a rapidly scaling technology business  </p>