Linux Development Engineer

Forterra
Any Location, MD
Job Description
Forterra is seeking a skilled Linux Development Engineer to join their Edge Compute product team. The role requires a deep understanding of Linux system expertise and experience in hardware integration, system troubleshooting, and commissioning hardware with Linux software.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or demonstrable experience in a similar role.
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with Linux-based systems, particularly in diagnosing permission errors, disk setup issues, networking and kernel logs.
  • Experience commissioning hardware and deploying Linux-based software solutions.
  • Proficiency in Linux system administration, including shell scripting, system configuration, networking, and file systems.
  • Experience with hardware-related Linux troubleshooting, including reading dmesg logs and diagnosing /var/log/ system issues.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and testing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
  • Experience with network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with containerization tools like Docker for managing applications, expertise in configuration management tools such as Ansible, experience troubleshooting network-related problems, including connectivity issues, latency, and packet loss, knowledge of VPN configuration for secure network connections, familiarity with compiling and configuring custom Linux distributions and kernel modules, understanding of hardware integration, including BIOS/UEFI setup, disk partitioning, and Linux compatibility with various hardware architectures.

Benefits

  • Premium Healthcare Benefits
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave
  • A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend
  • Fully stocked beverage refrigerators
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
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