Advisory Linux Systems Engineer

Advisory Linux Systems Engineer

$93,400 - $100,000 per year

Boulder, CO (Onsite or Hybrid)

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Position is Bonus Eligible

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Why Join Us

• Work on deep, low-level Linux systems problems with real-world production impact
• Own meaningful areas including system integrity, updates, and field reliability
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and global teams
• Enjoy working in Boulder, Colorado, with a strong tech community and exceptional quality of life

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a global technology company delivering digital workplace, imaging, and IT services to organizations worldwide. With operations in over 200 countries, Ricoh combines software, hardware, and services to drive innovation and productivity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ricoh is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.