[Discuss] Fwd: Job Opening

[Andrew Willard]

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Subject: 	Job Opening
Date: 	Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:03:56 -0700
From: 	Heather Kelly <heather at limbicmedia.ca>
To: 	pres at vlug.org



Hi Andrew,

We have a job opportunity that we'd like to get out to the community. Is there a VLUG job board or
mailing list that we post this job on?


Limbic Media/Consulting
www.limbicconsulting.ca www.limbicmedia.ca
#2-740 Discovery Street Victoria, BC V8T 1H2 (778) 430-5123
April 2015

Systems Administrator (Linux) / Software Developer (C/C++)

Job Description
Come join the fun and creative team that was a finalist for “Team of the Year” and the organization 
that was VIATeC’s Member of the Year in 2014. You will hit the ground running on a major multi-year 
industrial sensing project.
Get in on the ground floor of a company that is poised for considerable growth. We offer competitive 
salaries, benefits and employee stock options. We respect work life balance and employ agile 
developer- centric practices and processes.

Responsibilities
● Software engineering design and development for industrial, automated sensing contracts including 
firmware design, driver development, OS customization, and developing production architectures.
● Hardware sourcing and software development of low-level, modular components for interfacing with 
sensors.
● System administration/operations for production and testing systems.
● Assistance for deployment of systems.
● The above primarily on custom Linux platforms.
● Creating/archiving documentation of software and technical processes.
Skills
● Deep knowledge and experience with the Linux operating system including scripting, kernel 
patching, firmware design, and driver development.
● Open Embedded.
● Networking: SSH, VPN, network configuration.
● C/C++.
● Python, Javascript, other programming languages an asset.
● Ability to thrive in an R&D environment with many unknowns.
● Strong yet empathic communication skills (verbal and written).
● Work well in teams.

Experience
● 5+ years of Linux system administration
● 3-5 years combined programming experience in C/C++ (other languages welcome)
● Demonstrable open-source development experience is an asset and counts towards your work
experience.
Education
● Bachelor of Computer or Software Engineering or Computer Science
● Alternative degrees are welcome, if you can demonstrate knowledge of Computer Science
principles and concepts.

How to Apply
If you are interested in applying please send your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Limbic Consulting workforus at limbicconsulting.ca