Linux Systems Engineer

About QPIAI India Pvt. Ltd.

QPIAI India Pvt. Ltd. is a next-generation technology company focused on Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and advanced IT innovation. At QPIAI, we believe that great ideas grow in the right environment. Our culture is built on flexibility, collaboration, and continuous learning, supported by a strong commitment to employee well-being and work–life balance. We provide a workplace that encourages creativity, fosters professional growth, and empowers people to take ownership of impactful projects.

We are proud to be a company where innovation meets opportunity—where passionate professionals come together to solve complex challenges and shape the future of technology. If you are driven by curiosity, inspired by cutting-edge technologies, and eager to contribute to a global tech journey, QPIAI is the place to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.

Role Overview

As a Linux Systems Engineer at QPiAI India Private Limited, you will be the backbone of our server infrastructure. We are looking for a Linux expert with 3 to 6 years of experience, who is a natural problem solver and is comfortable working across diverse environments. In this role, you won't just manage servers—you will build, optimize, and secure the foundation of our growing startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Linux Administration: Lead the full lifecycle management (implementation, configuration, and maintenance) of Linux-based systems, including Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, or Debian.
• Infrastructure Management: Proactively monitor system performance, ensure high availability, and lead server-side troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Security & Compliance: Implement critical security patches, manage user permissions, and ensure the integrity of the Linux system's network and data.
• Networking & Connectivity: Manage and configure core services including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, and Firewall configurations.
• Team Collaboration: Act as a technical anchor within the IT team, documenting processes and collaborating with developers to streamline deployments.
• Technical RequirementsCore Linux: Deep expertise in the Linux CLI, shell scripting (Bash/Python), and kernel tuning.
• Networking: Strong understanding of networking protocols and Linux systems firewall management.
• Troubleshooting: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex Linux OS and hardware-level issues under pressure.
• System Hardening: Experience in securing Linux environments and managing internal repositories/package management.

Optional & Preferred SkillsWhile our environment is Linux-centric, the following skills are considered a plus:

• Hybrid Environments: Experience managing/integrating Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Windows Server environments with Linux infrastructure.
• Windows Administration: Familiarity with Windows AD, Group Policy (GPO), and Windows DNS servers.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (Container orchestration).
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Automation: Knowledge of Configuration Management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

Why Join QPiAI You will be joining a high-impact team where your technical decisions directly influence our infrastructure's scalability. We value engineers who are proactive, curious, and ready to take ownership of the Linux ecosystem.