via Indeed · 9 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Software Engineer - Linux

Leonardo
London Full-time Remote
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Job Requirements

Location: Hybrid Working – London Office/Remote

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Linux Systems Engineer to help shape the next generation of secure endpoint solutions. This role is open to enthusiastic engineers ready to tackle complex challenges in a fast moving environment.

You will work at the intersection of Linux internals, networking and security, building solutions for high\-profile clients. The work you do will contribute to endpoint technologies that will set the direction for the next decade \- just as today’s established solutions set the standard a decade ago.

Key Responsibilities

  • Development and maintenance of Linux based operating systems

  • Work on Linux Distros with a focus on security

  • Configure and customize components of the operating system

  • Meet requirements and provide the best possible customer experience

  • Deliver a product to the highest level of quality and functionality
This role will be subject to an employment screening process and will require security clearance.

Work Experience

Essential

  • Ubuntu operating system

  • C programming

  • TCP/IP network configuration, security and components

  • PKI certificate and key management

  • Debian package management

  • Bash scripting

  • Object oriented programming in C\+\+

  • A degree in STEM or significant programming experience Desirable

  • Python programming

  • Linux kernel programming

  • Open source development

  • Security infrastructure

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