Job: Senior Linux Systems Engineer in Amsterdam

Job Description

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