Advisory Linux Systems Software Engineer

Ricoh•Boulder, CO

2h•$93,400 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Advisory Linux Systems Software Engineer to join our Control Unit Development team in Boulder, Colorado. This role focuses on low-level Linux systems software, working close to the kernel and core OS subsystems to power high-performance printing platforms across multiple hardware environments. You will operate across the full software lifecycle, contributing to architecture, design, implementation, system bring-up, performance tuning, and production support for complex Linux-based platforms.

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing low-level Linux systems software
Strong proficiency in C/C++
Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting
Deep hands-on experience with Linux internals and OS-level development
Experience with system bring-up, debugging, and hardware/software integration
Strong debugging and analytical skills in complex, multi-layered systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with firmware, BIOS, or system-level update mechanisms
Experience creating bootable media or system recovery/update tools
Experience with build systems and toolchains
Knowledge of network security principles
Experience working across distributed/global teams
Familiarity with virtualization or containerization technologies
Exposure to printing or imaging systems (nice-to-have)

Responsibilities

Design and develop low-level Linux systems software and platform components
Work extensively with Linux kernel subsystems, drivers, and system initialization flows
Contribute to system architecture, bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization
Develop in C/C++, with supporting Python/Bash scripting
Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues across software and hardware boundaries
Develop and execute system-level validation and test strategies
Own the process for BIOS/firmware updates for deployed systems, including: Building and validating firmware images, Creating bootable "firmware" USB media for manufacturing and field updates, Ensuring safe rollout and compatibility across hardware revisions
Collaborate with manufacturing and field teams to support system updates and issue resolution
Work with modern development workflows using GitLab (CI/CD, code reviews) and JIRA (agile tracking)
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code to improve productivity and code quality
Produce high-quality technical documentation and support downstream teams