Job DescriptionAdvisory Linux Systems Software Engineerđź“Ť 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
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
Invest in Yourself:
At Ricoh, you can:
- Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
- Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.
- Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
- Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually
- Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.
