Senior Linux Engineer

**Mid-Senior Linux Engineer

Permanent, full-time Amsterdam, Hybrid €4,500 – €6,000 gross per month base salary, plus benefits** About The Client An engineering-driven manufacturing company building metal technology, combining robotics and materials science to serve industrial customers with large-scale production needs. The team is growing fast and looking to add senior engineering talent to its core platform group.

Project / Role Overview You'll own the Linux foundation that runs the company's 3D printers: the custom system images built in-house, the print control software stack on top, and the Linux + Docker platform that powers them in the field. You'll set direction for security, reliability, and update delivery, help lead day-to-day operation, and work closely with firmware, robotics, and product teams while mentoring the engineers around you.

Responsibilities

• Own the build, customization, and update pipeline for Linux system images deployed to printers in the field
• Design, develop, and maintain the Linux-based print control software
• Harden the security of the Linux platform, covering patching, access control, secure update delivery, and threat mitigation
• Help lead development and operation of the Linux + Docker platform, from containerized services to deployment and monitoring
• Manage releases and ensure smooth deployments
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers
• Optimize software for performance, scalability, reliability, and security in industrial environments
• Contribute to automation, monitoring, and control software across the print stack

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in a technical field 4+ years of software experience with a track record of building simple solutions for complex problems
• Proficient in Python Experience with CI/CD pipelines Strong Linux experience at the system level, not just as a user
• Experience building and updating Linux systems from custom images, such as Yocto, Buildroot, Debootstrap, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Linux security: hardening, patch management, secure boot/update, access control, encryption
• Strong Docker experience
• Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Strong written and spoken English

Nice to Have:

• Experience with industrial control systems
• Deep knowledge of networking
• Contributions to open-source projects or relevant publications Interview

Process Two stages: an initial screen followed by a technical interview