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Linux Build Engineer | Oakville
by Rick Stomphorst<br/><br/>Imagine<br/><br/>managing 15,000 lights‑out Linux‑based media‑players in North America? Collectively they have played over 50 billion files.<br/><br/>If your career goal is to build enterprise‑level Linux skills, then this role may be for you.<br/><br/>We’re looking for an intermediate‑level Linux Engineer, but will also consider strong grads and provide you with training.<br/><br/>About the Job
The purpose of this role and why this role exists.<br/><br/>We continue to grow and are now adding an additional Linux Build Engineer to our Oakville software and R&D office.<br/><br/>Our client is an international digital signage content management, design and control company with implementations ranging from 6in displays to a 19ft x 34ft wall of displays to interactive touch‑screen displays. They deliver industry firsts.<br/><br/>Perks<br/><br/>Flex time<br/><br/>Flexible working location when required<br/><br/>Full benefits package + RSP matching<br/><br/>An exciting industry evolving to include Augmented Reality<br/><br/>Top Responsibilities
Design & Build<br/><br/>Responsible for preparing new Linux Ubuntu based distributions, building and managing patches/upgrades on Intel based hardware<br/><br/>Responsible for testing, packaging and maintaining software components for the Linux appliances<br/><br/>Work with component manufacturers for developing drivers/custom libraries to support the applications on the appliance<br/><br/>Develop system firmware, low‑level server interface with firmware (video cards, NIC, USB)<br/><br/>Test & certifying Linux hardware appliances. Deploying Linux to bare‑metal appliances<br/><br/>Working with Product Management to deploy new features and functionality to new implementations and existing implementations<br/><br/>Support & Maintain<br/><br/>Level‑3 support<br/><br/>Troubleshoot issues, determine root cause problem, implementing workarounds and permanent solutions<br/><br/>Linux system configuration and administration<br/><br/>Apply OS and firmware updates in a lights‑out environment<br/><br/>Liaise with partners, suppliers and contractors<br/><br/>Building and inventory configuration database<br/><br/>Work with QA defining test procedures<br/><br/>Some of the Experiences & Background we’d like to see<br/><br/>5‑years+ experience in Linux, and broad knowledge of Linux based graphics technology<br/><br/>Ubuntu experience<br/><br/>Scripting with Python, Perl, Bash<br/><br/>Experience with Linux kernel, file‑system, and driver architecture<br/><br/>Experience coding in C on Linux environment, to develop system firmware, Linux kernel, distributions, and drivers (very nice to have)<br/><br/>Understand the Linux sub‑systems like: Video, USB, NIC<br/><br/>Strong system debugging abilities and very strong with networking and debugging networking, and Linux driver hardware and stability issues<br/><br/>Knowledge of networking principles and applications / technologies (e.g., TCP protocols, DNS, DHCP services, VPN, Firewall)<br/><br/>Effective communication skills as you will be in regular contact with the client – great opportunity to further refine your communication skills<br/><br/>Git<br/><br/>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent<br/><br/>#J-18808-Ljbffr
