Linux System Engineer
Job Description
Hitachi Rail is seeking a Linux System Engineer to join their Base Engineering Development Team for the TAS Platform, a safety-critical real-time hardware and software platform for the railway domain. This role combines system administration, DevOps practices, and embedded systems development, making it an exciting opportunity for tech professionals interested in railway technology.
The position involves working with cutting-edge technology in a safety-critical environment, where you'll be responsible for managing Linux systems, implementing virtualization solutions, and contributing to embedded systems development. You'll be part of a team that maintains and develops a platform certified for the highest safety integrity level, working on everything from server infrastructure to driver development.
The ideal candidate will bring strong Linux administration skills, experience with virtualization technologies, and programming capabilities in various languages including C/C++, Python, and shell scripting. Knowledge of embedded systems and real-time applications is highly valued, as is experience with modern DevOps tools like Ansible and OpenStack.
Hitachi Rail offers an attractive work environment with a hybrid work model (up to 60% remote work), competitive compensation starting at €50,000 per year, and comprehensive benefits. The company provides excellent professional development opportunities, including various training programs, and fosters an inclusive, international workplace culture.
Located in Vienna with good public transport accessibility, this role offers the chance to work on innovative railway technology solutions while being part of a global organization committed to sustainable transportation. The position combines technical challenges with the opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure systems, making it ideal for engineers who want to make a meaningful impact in the transportation sector.
Join a stable, growing company that values work-life balance, offers additional holidays, and provides various employee benefits. This role is perfect for someone who wants to blend system administration expertise with embedded systems development in a safety-critical domain, all while working for a company at the forefront of railway technology innovation.
Responsibilities For Linux System Engineer
- Linux administrative work on server solutions to setup virtual environments and network infrastructure
- Work on frameworks to setup servers via scripting and ansible workbooks
- Contribution to manage server farms with cluster management software like OpenStack
- Analyzing real-time issues on server and embedded systems including communication aspects
- Work on customer support cases in the field of system virtualization solutions
- Contribution to Linux distribution like Yocto and driver development
- Evaluate open source embedded systems or solutions for use in TAS Platform
- Work with TAS Platform support team to support stakeholders and developers
Requirements For Linux System Engineer
- Completed education (HTL, FH, University) in Informatics, Electrical Engineering or similar
- Experience in Linux system administration and development on OS level
- Know-how on server solutions, remote maintenance, virtualization and cluster management software
- Know-how on real-time and embedded systems preferred
- Know-how on network setups in real and virtual environments
- Programming experience in C/C++, GNU make files, shell script and ansible solutions and python
- Good communication skills for technical collaboration
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in English, German skills highly beneficial
Benefits For Linux System Engineer
- Flexible working hours with up to 60% home office
- Public transport subsidies
- Additional holidays on December 24 and 31
- Employee discounts (canteen, shops, corporate benefits, tickets)
- Various training opportunities - online, internal and external
- Stable employment in international environment
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