Advisory Linux Systems Software Engineer
📍 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
About Ricoh
Ricoh is a global technology company delivering digital workplace, imaging, and IT services to organizations worldwide. With operations in over 200 countries, Ricoh combines software, hardware, and services to drive innovation and productivity.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ricoh is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Come Create at Ricoh:
If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.
Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.
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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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years 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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 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
- Familiarity with virtualization or containerization technologies
- Experience working across distributed/global teams
- Exposure to printing or imaging systems
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision coverage plus life and disability protection as core components. Multiple plan choices are described, suggesting employees can tailor coverage to their needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are a recurring strength, highlighted by a 401(k) program with company matching (described as 50% on the first 6% of base salary). Additional references to regular bonuses and contributions to retirement further reinforce the perceived value of the retirement offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are described as a meaningful part of the total rewards package, including vacation, sick days, holidays, and PTO structures. Extra options such as purchasing additional vacation are also described, increasing perceived flexibility in time off.
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