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Senior Linux Software and Security Engineer - eLxr

Aptiv · Troy, MI · 3 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

eLxr is a Debian-based Linux distribution engineered for performance, reliability, and enterprise-class security. We are expanding our core engineering team and seeking a Senior Linux Software & Security Engineer to help evolve and secure the platform.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain security-related components across the eLxr distribution (C/C++, Python, or similar languages).
  • Create, update, and optimize Debian packages.
  • Contribute fixes and patches upstream to Debian when appropriate, following community guidelines.
  • Maintain and enhance build scripts, packaging pipelines, and system tooling to support secure and reproducible builds.
  • Monitor upstream projects, Debian security alerts, mailing lists, and community patches to keep packages updated and secure.
  • Collaborate on architecture and design decisions affecting distribution direction, package quality, and security posture.
  • Document processes, package changes, upstream contributions, and security fixes for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work closely with kernel, platform, infrastructure, and security engineering teams.
  • Investigate, triage, reproduce, and remediate CVEs across the distribution; create, backport, test, and sign patches.
  • Implement distribution-wide hardening aligned with STIG, CIS Benchmarks, and secure coding guidelines.
  • Participate in FIPS-related development and validation activities.
  • Develop and maintain secure boot, and trusted boot workflows (e.g., UEFI Secure Boot, TPM integration).

Requirements

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in Linux engineering, software development, or distribution maintenance.
  • Familiarity with STIG, CIS, FIPS 140-x, NIST 800-53, or similar security frameworks.
  • Experience with secure boot, UEFI firmware, TPM, key signing, and related boot-chain security.
  • Knowledge of automated security scanning and vulnerability (CVE) management tools.
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals; Debian experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in a systems programming language (C/C++, Rust) and/or scripting language (Python, shell).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and general software security principles.

Key skills and competencies

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in Linux engineering, software development, or distribution maintenance.
  • Familiarity with STIG, CIS, FIPS 140-x, NIST 800-53, or similar security frameworks.
  • Experience with secure boot, UEFI firmware, TPM, key signing, and related boot-chain security.
  • Knowledge of automated security scanning and vulnerability (CVE) management tools.
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals; Debian experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in a systems programming language (C/C++, Rust) and/or scripting language (Python, shell).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and general software security principles.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in Linux engineering, software development, or distribution maintenance.
  • Familiarity with STIG, CIS, FIPS 140-x, NIST 800-53, or similar security frameworks.
  • Experience with secure boot, UEFI firmware, TPM, key signing, and related boot-chain security.
  • Knowledge of automated security scanning and vulnerability (CVE) management tools.
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals; Debian experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in a systems programming language (C/C++, Rust) and/or scripting language (Python, shell).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and general software security principles.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • RRSP matching for financial security.
  • Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance program for mental well-being.
  • Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars.

Schedule

Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility.

Pay

N/A

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