About the position
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.
Responsibilities
• Design 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
Requirements
• 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
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with firmware, BIOS, or system-level update mechanisms
• Experience creating bootable media or system recovery/update tools
• Experience with build systems and toolchains
• Knowledge of network security principles
• Experience working across distributed/global teams
• Familiarity with virtualization or containerization technologies
• Exposure to printing or imaging systems (nice-to-have)
Benefits
• Work on deep, low-level Linux systems problems with real-world production impact
• 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