Senior Software Engineer (Linux)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Linux) with 5+ years of experience to join our team in Krakow, Poland, specializing in embedded Linux platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the design and development of our next-generation products.
• Work closely with a team of software engineers to translate overall system architecture and product requirements into well-designed and implemented software components.
• Participate and conduct technical reviews of system design and interface requirements and provide technical feedback and make recommendations.
• Serve as the primary engineering escalation point for complex customer issues on Linux-based CollabOS devices, performing deep technical triage and root cause analysis.
• Develop fixes, workarounds, and patches for identified issues, coordinating with platform teams to ensure proper integration into mainline releases.
• Create diagnostic tools, scripts, and documentation that improve the efficiency of future troubleshooting efforts.
• Drive proof-of-concept development and feature work as capacity allows, contributing to platform improvements informed by real-world customer feedback.
• Analyze device telemetry and logs to identify patterns, predict issues, and propose systemic improvements.
• Build and maintain knowledge bases and escalation procedures that capture tribal knowledge and enable faster resolution times.

Requirements

Must have

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Linux-based embedded platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Linux platform internals: kernel, systemd, device drivers, and IPC mechanisms (D-Bus, gRPC, ZeroMQ, Unix sockets).
• Strong proficiency in C, C++ (C++17), Python, and shell scripting, with the ability to read and debug code across system layers.
• Broad knowledge across the Linux system stack, including kernel internals, device drivers, networking subsystems, and userspace frameworks.
• Experienced with debugging tools and techniques: strace, ltrace, gdb, perf, ftrace, tcpdump/Wireshark, journalctl, and similar utilities.
• Basic understanding of the TLS protocol and networking layers.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex issues into clear explanations and actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable working directly with enterprise customers and partner engineering teams when needed.

Nice to have

• Linux platform build systems (Yocto, Buildroot) and Git workflows.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols and enterprise networking concepts (802.1x, RADIUS, certificates, proxies, VLANs) and familiar with network troubleshooting and protocol analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump, 802.1x).
• Understanding of video conferencing technologies: codecs, WebRTC, SRTP, SIP, or similar protocols.
• Good understanding of DRM/KMS display subsystems and V4L2 camera frameworks.
• USB stack debugging.

We Offer

• Relocation options
• Experience in an international environment
• Cross-cultural experience
• Feedback culture
• Regular appraisals
• Annual holiday - 20 or 26 days (depending on seniority)
• Occasional leave - 1 or 2 days (depending on circumstances)
• Child care leave - 2 days or 16 hours per year
• Absence due to force majeure - 2 days or 16 hours per year
• Maternity Leave - 20 weeks
• Parental Leave - 41 weeks
• Paternity Leave - 14 days
• Expert-led tech courses
• Internal instructor-led soft skills courses
• Comprehensive in-house self-learning resources
• Access to external self-learning libraries like ProQuest eBook and Udemy for Business
• Cloud Programs: MS Cloud Academy, AWS Partner Academy, Google Cloud Academy
• Custom Learning Programs: upskilling, reskilling, technical mentorship
• Leadership Programs for Managers
• Multisport card
• Possibility to order Multisport card at the corporate rate for family members
• LuxGood Program: wellbeing seminars, contests, relaxation sessions, yoga sessions, etc.
• One Team Program: Buddy for each New Joiner; seminars, meeting and workplace space to support integration with local community and culture; “Hire me” workshops for partners
• Preferential banking offer
• Preferential car leasing offer
• Cafeteria program discounts
• Luxoft Social Benefit Fund: sport and recreation benefits, financial support possibility
• Private Healthcare Insurance with unlimited access to specialists
• Full dental support
• Travel Insurance
• Possibility to add private healthcare coverage for family members at the corporate rate
• Life insurance at the corporate rate for employees and family members, including payment of the basic package for the employee by the employer
• Reimbursement for corrective glasses
• Fun social activities organized by the Luxoft team
• Online entertainment events for the whole company and local team events
• A workplace where you’re treated with respect within a multicultural team
• Rotation between projects and accounts
• New career opportunities

About the Company

The acquisition of rights to the above benefits depends on the form of cooperation. Benefits apply to those employed under a contract of employment.

Please note that relocation is not available for all open positions. At Luxoft Poland it is possible to work remotely only from the territory of Poland.

Options offered by the Polish government.