Description
We are seeking a Senior Linux Distribution & Validation Engineer to join our team in Gdańsk, Poland. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in building the Linux distribution foundation that turns upstream software into trusted Graphcore platform releases.
You will help create the Linux distribution that powers Graphcore AI systems. The team produces production-ready system images from proven upstream distributions. Your work will shape how releases are built, validated and prepared for deployment. You will strengthen the engineering path from upstream Linux software to dependable platform releases.
Responsibilities include:
- Building and improving automated pipelines
- Running established Linux test suites
- Diagnosing issues across build and validation flows
- Introducing controlled configuration and tuning changes with evidence-led validation
The team and culture:
- Small, co-located team where ownership matters and progress is visible
- Work happens through close technical discussion, practical problem-solving and evidence-led decisions
- Ideas are challenged openly, and the best path wins regardless of hierarchy
Requirements:
- Strong practical experience working in Linux environments
- Experience building or maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines for reliable engineering workflows
- Proficiency in Python, Bash or similar scripting languages
- Experience with Linux image creation, provisioning or system installation
- Ability to diagnose failures in automated build or test environments
- Confidence using established tools while continuously improving engineering quality
Benefits:
- Flexible working
- Comprehensive healthcare and dental cover
- Phantom equity
- Fitness and wellbeing support
- Financial protection
- Retirement savings
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.