Linux System Administrator

About Us:

Innatera is a rapidly growing Dutch semiconductor company that develops ultra-efficient neuromorphic processors for AI at the edge. These microprocessors mimic the brain’s mechanisms for processing fast data streams from sensors, enabling complex turn-key sensor analytics functionalities, with 10,000x higher performance per watt than competing solutions. Innatera's technology serves as a critical enabler for next-generation use cases in the IoT, wearable, embedded, and automotive domains.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic System Engineer (Linux) with DevOps experience to help our growing R&D Engineering team and manage our expanding compute server infrastructure used by our global R&D teams for chip design. This is a mission-critical role and an opportunity to do deeply impactful work.

We will trust you with:

Setting up and maintaining Linux-based compute servers and desktops/notebooks, and providing end-user support to our engineering teams;

Bringing DevOps experience within software development, e.g., CI/CD pipeline, and Gitlab/runners;

Setting up and maintaining operating systems and automation software: taking care of Innatera’s Tooling, e.g., Ansible, FreeIPA, Cobbler, Uyuni, GLPI;

Optimize CEPH storage infrastructure running engineering design software;

Collaborate with the IT team to develop and implement best practices for system administration;

In addition to the above, actively assist with physical datacenter operations, including racking, cabling, and servicing servers and network equipment to maintain and optimize our infrastructure.

Your experience includes:

At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, including on-prem computing infrastructure management;

Experience in DevOps within SDLC and automation and orchestration tools, like Docker, GitLab, VMs;

Experience with Virtualization tools (like VMware or Proxmox) and distributed filesystem (CEPH/CEPHFS);

Good understanding of end-user hardware, software, Linux OS, and end-user periphery;

Knowledge in Linux OS system management, Mac, and Windows is a plus;

Experience in setting up infrastructure and running engineering design applications;

Experience with set up and maintenance of automation tooling, e.g., Ansible, FreeIPA, Cobbler, Uyuni, GLPI;

Comfortable with sprint work, with periods of high and low work space.

Nice to have:

Experienced with a fabless chip design environment;

Knowledge of implementing and managing design tool installations on-prem, e.g,. Cadence and Siemens tools are a plus;

Experience in setting up and maintaining the NIS2 security standard.

What you need to succeed:

Being comfortable working within changing dynamic priorities and deadlines;

Able to handle high-end/low workload (e.g., tape-out phase);

Having a "Can-do" attitude and being a resilient problem-solver;

A self-starter with excellent communication and a customer-oriented mindset.

We offer you:

At Innatera, you'll be part of a team shaping the future of AI hardware. Your work will help create solutions that power intelligent devices, improving industries and empowering everyday life across consumer electronics and healthcare.

Our culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and real-world impact provides a unique opportunity to work alongside disruptive innovators, talented engineers, researchers, and specialists.

As part of our team, we recognize that your expertise and dedication are invaluable. To ensure your success and well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

Competitive salary;

Pension plan;

Ambitious team with the freedom to innovate;

A flexible working environment (work-from-home policy, flexible working hours, advantageous holidays scheme);

An inclusive company culture that embraces open communication, diversity, and supports holistic personal development;

Compensation for commuting to the office, fruits, drinks, and snacks in the office.

Whether you’re passionate about microarchitecture, excited by verification or physical design, driven by supporting operations, building strong teams, or mastering the details of accounting, we’d love to hear from you!

If you're ready to shape the future of technology with us, click Apply and share your story.