Join to apply for the Senior Linux Product Engineer (AU) role at DroneShield3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Linux Product Engineer (AU) role at DroneShieldWork with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world's most challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 300 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 350 staff by end of 2025. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.About the roleSenior Linux Engineer will lead and evolve the operation, performance, and security of Linux systems across DroneShield's infrastructure and edge platforms. This is a hands-on, systems-level engineering role working across production servers, on-prem assets, and edge compute devices, with a focus on reliability, automation, and system observability.You'll be part of the Linux Product Team with a main focus on DroneSentry C2 and contribute to a broad scope of systems.This role reports to the Platforms Lead.Responsibilities, Duties and ExpectationsOwn the configuration, tuning, and lifecycle of Linux systems across DroneShield's product and infrastructure landscapeBuild secure Linux images for company-wide use, from embedded systems to critical infrastructureOptimise performance and reliability across bootloaders, init systems, filesystems, and kernel modulesAutomate provisioning, patching, and system diagnostics using Bash, Python, and infrastructure toolingLead secure-by-design hardening efforts: kernel lockdown, SELinux/AppArmor, TPM integrationDesign telemetry and observability into the operating system: system metrics, structured logs, boot diagnosticsMaintain and evolve custom Linux images based on Ubuntu Classic and Ubuntu Core, for both x86 and ARM platformsProvide Level 3 support for OS and system-level issues across production and deployed assetsCollaborate with security and embedded teams to ensure OS stability and traceabilityDocument standards, interfaces, recovery workflows, and tuning decisions.Qualifications, Experience and SkillsExtensive experience operating and debugging Linux systems (Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Classic, Debian, RHEL, or Yocto-based)Deep understanding of Linux internals: kernel, init systems, udev, cgroups, bootloadersProficiency in Bash scripting and at least one additional language (e.g. Python, Go)Experience with secure boot, TPMs, disk encryption, and OS-level security controlsExperience building or managing custom Linux images for embedded or production useWorking knowledge of system observability, logging, and performance analysis toolsFamiliarity with PXE, systemd services, Kickstart/preseed, or cloud-init workflowsUnderstanding of core networking fundamentals (IP routing, DNS, iptables/nftables, bonding/VLANs)Nice to haveExperience working in a product teamUnderstanding of container runtimes and Linux namespacesExperience with UKIs, GRUB, shims, or early boot firmwareExposure to embedded Linux platforms and ARM SoCsFamiliarity with real-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT) or deterministic system workloadsContributions to open-source Linux or OS infrastructure toolingBackground in secure infrastructure or regulated environments (e.g. defence, critical systems)Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesDefense and Space ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at DroneShield by 2xGet notified about new Senior Product Engineer jobs in Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoTechnology Product Owner – Principal EngineerSenior Product Manager, Account Integrity, Trust & SafetySydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSenior Product Manager - FBA Placement, Marketplace Recruitment & DevSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSenior Manager Product Marketing Technical PropositionsSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Product/Program Manager, Customer Returns & Recommerce, After Market Services, Australia TeamSydney, New South Wales, Australia 13 hours agoRegulatory Product Compliance & Risk Senior Manager - AU/NZSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSenior Software Engineer - Global Payroll PlatformSenior Software Engineer - Global Payroll PlatformSenior Technical Program Manager - Content Group, 12- month fixed term contractSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 19 hours agoBelrose, New South Wales, Australia 12 hours agoSenior / Principal Mechanical Engineer - DamsSenior Product Manager, Geo Auto ExperiencesSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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