Firestorm

Systems Software Engineer, Linux/Edge

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5 days ago
San Diego, CA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$175k - $220k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and build the runtime and infrastructure for Crucible edge deployments in factories, xCells, and air-gapped environments.
  • Own Linux system configuration, provisioning, networking, security, updates, recovery, and debugging.
  • Build interfaces between Crucible and factory machines, workstations, printers, scanners, test equipment, and other production hardware.
  • Design systems that remain reliable during network loss, degraded connectivity, restarts, and recovery.
  • Develop tooling for device provisioning, configuration, software updates, diagnostics, and fleet management.
  • Troubleshoot issues across applications, Linux, operating systems, networking, peripherals, and physical equipment.
  • Partner with software leadership and architecture on edge-to-cloud interfaces, deployment topology, security, and system boundaries.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience building systems, platform, infrastructure, or embedded Linux software.
  • U.S. person status is required due to ITAR regulations.
  • Deep Linux experience with processes, networking, filesystems, service management, and system debugging.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one systems programming language.
  • Experience building and operating software on physical or edge compute.
  • Strong networking fundamentals and experience with provisioning, configuration management, software updates, or device lifecycle management.
  • Experience integrating software with hardware, peripherals, or external devices and debugging across software, operating system, network, and hardware boundaries.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with Rust, C++, Go, Python, containers, edge orchestration, air-gapped or intermittently connected systems, Linux image creation, boot processes, systemd, kernel configuration, device drivers, industrial protocols, secure boot, device identity, disk encryption, and Linux hardening.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial automation, or manufacturing is preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $175,000–$220,000 USD.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan, equity grants, unlimited PTO, and a generous holiday calendar including July and December holiday hiatuses.
  • Generous parental leave, lifestyle spending account, FSA, DCFSA, HSA, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
  • Basic life/AD&D and short- and long-term disability insurance are 100% covered by Firestorm, with optional additional life insurance.
  • Free 24/7 mental health resources plus work-life services including legal and financial support.
  • Based in San Diego, CA; local candidates and candidates open to relocating are welcome, and relocation assistance may be included in the offer package.
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