The Associate Linux Development Engineer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Razer's Linux distro and the Linux applications for the distro.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and packaging of new features and updates for Razer's Linux distro.
• Develop Linux applications and installers specific for Razer's Linux distro .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product developers, system administrators, security engineers) to understand and address their needs in the distribution.
• Build and maintain an automated CICD pipeline for building and testing the applications and packaging for the distribution.
• Contribute to the upstream open-source community for projects relevant to the distribution.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the Linux kernel and distributions.
• Document processes and best practices for development and maintenance of the distribution.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues related to the distribution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience building and customizing a Linux distribution from scratch (e.g., Ubuntu, Arch, ) or significant contributions to existing distros.
• Strong understanding of the Linux kernel architecture and build system.
• Familiarity with packaging tools like APT, DPKG, RPM, Snap,Flatpak, etc
• Experience with scripting languages like Bash and Python.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for open-source software and the Linux community.
• Familiarity with the Linux graphics stack and Vulkan API is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization and sandboxing technologies, such as Docker or Podman.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for building and testing software.
• Experience with security best practices for Linux systems.