Senior Linux Packaging Engineer (Debian, ARM, Build Systems)

Halian is recruiting for an undisclosed client seeking a Dependency & Packaging Senior Engineer. The role focuses on Linux platform modernization, software packaging, ARM architecture enablement, and improving build and release processes.

Responsibilities:

• Audit and validate software dependency definitions to ensure compatibility across ARM-based platforms
• Update, port, rebuild, and maintain Debian source packages and metapackages
• Troubleshoot and resolve cross-compilation issues, library conflicts, build failures, and dependency mismatches
• Work with internal engineering teams to optimize package build and release processes
• Collaborate with SRE and infrastructure teams to integrate packages into artifact repositories and deployment pipelines
• Create and maintain build automation scripts and packaging workflows
• Support multi-architecture Linux environments and improve package reliability and consistency

Requirements:

• GC & USC Only - W2 Contract (No H1B or OPT's)
• Strong experience with Linux distribution packaging and build systems
• Deep expertise in Debian packaging, including: • dpkg • apt • debuild • Metapackage creation • Repository management and maintenance
• Proficiency in: • C/C++ • Python • Bash/Shell Scripting
• Experience modifying low-level build systems, packaging scripts, and software dependencies
• Strong background in dependency management and software lifecycle processes
• Experience resolving: • Cross-compilation challenges • Multi-architecture build issues • Library dependency conflicts • Header and toolchain compatibility problems
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills within Linux environments
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• Experience supporting ARM-based platforms and architecture migrations
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build environments
• Experience working with artifact repositories and package distribution systems
• Knowledge of software release engineering and platform infrastructure practices
• Experience collaborating with distributed engineering and SRE teams