Staff Linux Systems Engineer – Platform & Infrastructure

Extreme Networks

Staff Linux Systems Engineer designing and maintaining Linux-based software for cloud-driven networking solutions at Extreme Networks. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesLinuxPythonShell ScriptingTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain Linux-based software following best practices
Debug and enhance code for performance and issue resolution
Automate development and testing workflows with scripts and tools
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
Maintain technical documentation, including design specs and APIs
Stay updated with Linux advancements through open-source collaboration.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams, to ensure successful project execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Over 7+ years of experience as a Linux Developer, Kernel Engineer or Software Engineer
Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in Linux development, including C/C++, Python, or Shell scripting
Strong knowledge of Linux subsystems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec etc.)
Hands-on expertise with virtual machines (VMs), including hypervisors (e.g., VMware, KVM, or VirtualBox) and optimizing resource allocation and virtualization layer
Proficiency in container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in building, deploying, and debugging containerized applications
Exposure to common security protocols and their design (SSH, IPsec, TLS etc.), and ability to understand security standard requirements and apply them to products.
Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools
Familiarity with open-source development practices and collaboration with open-source communities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linux developmentCC++PythonShell scriptingLinux subsystemsnetworking protocolsdebugging toolsprofiling toolscontainer technologies

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workcollaborative team work

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering