Linux Distro/system development Engineer

2 - 7 years

4 - 8 Lacs

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  • Maintain Debian packages for IBM-Z (s390x) compilers and related toolchain components.
  • Work with internal development to resolve bugs/issues relating to Debian packaging, dependency, and integration.
  • Contribute to the Debian distribution community through package related bug triaging, package uploads and mailing list participation.
  • Collaborate with upstream communities to track new releases, apply patches, and back-port fixes as needed.
  • Ensure packages meet Debian policy, quality, and security standards.
  • Maintain change-logs, documentation, and reproducible build practices.

  • Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise
  • 2+ years of working experience in maintaining Linux Distribution packages (preferably Debian Distro packages).
  • Strong in C/C++ and system programming and strong debugging skills
  • Strong knowledge of Distro packaging tools (egdpkg, debhelper, lintian, pbuilder, sbuild, etc.)..
  • Working experience with build systems (e.g., Make, CMake etc.)..
  • Strong knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting (shell, bash etc.)..
  • Understanding of upstream/downstream coordination in open source projects.

  • Preferred technical and professional experience Experience with debugging packaging issues/bugs on IBM-Z (s390x) or on other architectures (e.g., x86, arm64) using gdb or other debugging tools.
  • Contributions to upstream compiler or toolchain projects (e.g. GCC, LLVM, etc.).
  • Knowledge of compilation process and compiler internals.
  • Debian Maintainer (DM) or Debian Developer (DD) status is an added plus.
  • Soft Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a distributed, asynchronous team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working in open-source and collaborative environments.
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