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Operating System Engineer information
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$62.8K - $74.9K
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What does an operating system engineer do?
What is the difference between Operating System Engineer vs System Administrator?
| Aspect | Operating System Engineer | System Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Designing, developing, and optimizing operating systems | Maintaining, configuring, and supporting existing systems |
| Skills & Certifications | Linux/Unix, scripting, OS architecture, certifications like RHCE or Linux Foundation | System management, network setup, troubleshooting, certifications like CompTIA Server+ or Microsoft Certified |
| Work Environment | Development teams, R&D, engineering projects | IT support, data centers, enterprise environments |
| Industry Usage | Tech companies, hardware firms, software development | Corporate IT, government agencies, healthcare, finance |
While both roles involve working with operating systems, Operating System Engineers focus on designing and developing OS solutions, whereas System Administrators manage and support existing systems. The roles complement each other but serve different stages of the system lifecycle.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating system engineer?

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Job description
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Duration: Long Term (3+ years)
Linux with Strong Automation ,DevOps
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated experience in LINUX installation, configuration, and upgrading of Linux systems and servers.
- Linux OS administration - Ubuntu, Centos, and RedHat
- Demonstrable experience in Linux Server Support, designing, troubleshooting, and storage implementation.
- Proven experience in risk-based systems running on UNIX / LINUX platforms along with OS clustering, partitioning, and virtualization.
- Demonstrated experience in handling day-to-day UNIX-LINUX operating system installation, migration, and break-fix support.
- Contribute as a member of the DevOps team focused on automation, specific to containerization and public cloud infrastructure-related technologies.
- Design and organize workflows that integrate different services to provide fully automated services.
- Responsible for working on building, automating, and supporting application/ infrastructure deployment services
Soft skills:
- Critical thinkers/problem solvers - should come up with solutions, not just problems.
- Self-motivated and responsible, works independently, and is part of the remote team well.
- Good communication skills.
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