Senior Software Engineer, Linux Platform Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Utilize AI-driven workflows throughout the engineering lifecycle

• Facilitate and maintain Linux-based software platforms

• Upgrade, patch, and validate essential OS libraries and toolchains

• Participate in cryptography, security, and compliance projects

• Conduct in-depth system-level debugging across hardware, kernel, build, and user-space layers

• Plan, integrate, and validate intricate toolchain and dependency modifications

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–8 years of professional experience in software engineering

• Proficient programming skills in C

• Strong comprehension of Linux internals and kernel principles

• Extensive knowledge of build systems and CI/CD automation

• Skillful in writing, reading, and debugging Make files

• Working knowledge of Python, Perl, or Bash

• Familiarity with Docker, YAML, JSON, SQL, and the wider open-source ecosystem

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Practical experience with AI-assisted engineering tools (preferred)

🏝️ Benefits

• Sophos follows a remote-first working model

• A vibrant atmosphere filled with fun and team spirit

• Employee-driven diversity and inclusion networks

• Annual charity and fundraising events

• Global initiatives for employee sustainability

• Worldwide fitness and trivia competitions

• Global well-being days

• Monthly well-being webinars and training sessions