Senior Product OS and DevOps Engineer

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: R&D Software/Systems Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior OS Development Engineer to be based at Santa Clara, CA. About Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, weu2019re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team thatu2019s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the worldu2019s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at We are looking for a Senior OS Development Engineer with expertise in Linux and embedded operating systems, along with experience in DevOps practices. This is an OS engineering focused role, with DevOps capabilities supporting automation, scalability, and reliability. Key Responsibilities : + Design, develop, and maintain operating systems across Ubuntu x86 x64, Yocto, and QNX platforms + Work at the kernel and system level including configuration, patching, performance tuning, and debugging + Develop and support BSPs for embedded and ARM based platforms such as i.MX8 + Lead OS bring up, customization, and validation for new hardware + Build and maintain OS images, bootloader, and system services + Apply OS security practices including secure boot, system hardening, access control, and vulnerability remediation + Identify and address OS level security risks including CVE management and patching + Improve OS build systems, toolchains, and automation workflows + Build and optimize CI CD pipelines using Jenkins + Support Docker based build environments and cloud infrastructure such as AWS + Automate workflows using Python and Bash + Partner with software, hardware, and QA teams to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability Qualifications Education & Work Experience + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience + 6 plus years of experience in Linux or embedded OS development Required Skills + Experience working with Linux kernel, drivers, and system internals + Experience delivering production grade OS platforms + Experience with Ubuntu, Yocto, or QNX + Experience building and customizing OS images, bootloaders, and system configuration + Experience in either kernel level development or BSP development for embedded or ARM based platforms + Familiarity with cryptographic signing and root of trust concepts Preferred: + Experience building CI CD pipelines using Jenkins + Experience with Docker based environments and AWS or similar cloud platforms + Experience maintaining toolchains and cross compilation environments + Familiarity with build systems such as CMake, Bazel, or Yocto + Experience working with vulnerability management or security scanning tools + Familiarity with code quality such as SonarQube or Coverity + Experience with artifact management tools such as Artifactory or Nexus + Exposure to Kubernetes or Terraform + Exposure to AI ML workflows + Experience in regulated environments This role is fully onsite Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicantsu2019 needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agility Jumps, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Collaborating, Critical Thinking, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Product Design, Report Writing, Requirements Analysis, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Scripting Languages, Software Architectures, Software Development Management, Software Engineering Practices, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technologically Savvy The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $125,000.00 - $201,250.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Companyu2019s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - This position is eligible to participate in the Companyu2019s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation u2013120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado u201348 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington u201356 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays u201313 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave u2013 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave u2013 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave u2013 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave u2013 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off u2013 80 hours per calendar year

Created: 2026-04-16