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Senior Principal Linux Systems & RPM Development Engineer

Oracle | Santa Clara, United States | Posted June 19, 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer with deep expertise across the Linux operating system stack. The ideal candidate is a Linux generalist with strong familiarity with Linux userspace, boot processes, system initialization (systemd), and the way these components interact. This individual should be comfortable generating Linux images, troubleshooting issues across the stack, and handling problems in any area of the operating system.

The role also requires hands-on experience with RPM package development and maintenance, including creating new RPMs, applying patches to existing packages, and fixing bugs. In addition, this role will own testing Linux images in cloud environments and validating image behavior across platforms.


• Design, build, customize, and maintain Linux operating system images.
• Own testing and validation of Linux images in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the Linux stack, including bootloader, k...

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