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Ricoh USA, Inc. lists this Advisory Linux Systems Engineer opportunity in boulder, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Job Description
Advisory Linux Systems Engineer
$93,400 - $100,000 per year
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
Position is Bonus Eligible
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.
About Us
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.
Invest In Yourself
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.
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Worksite address
boulder, CO, 80301, US
Who can apply
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