Staff Engineer

Staff Engineer & Product Owner for ELS (worldwide remote, work anywhere)CloudLinux is a global remote‑first company delivering high‑volume, low‑cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies increase operational efficiency. The Endless Lifecycle Support (ELS) team enables organizations to continue securely using Linux distributions and software languages that have reached the end of life or no longer receive standard security support, delivering vulnerability patches for unsupported versions of CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Oracle Linux, PHP, Python, Spring, Angular, Django, Flask, and more.Why This Role ExistsVendors stop supporting software. We don't.The ELS Automation team builds the tooling that powers our backporting pipeline—discovering vulnerabilities, backporting patches, and shipping security updates for out‑of‑support Linux ecosystems: operating systems, Java, Python, Go libraries, and more.We own a critical slice of this pipeline, and we need someone who can:Build it—hands‑on, in the code, every dayShape it—own the product vision, roadmap, and stakeholder relationships for a part of the pipeline related to the patch processing automationScale it—architect for reliability as usage growsResponsibilitiesStaff Engineer (60%)Prototype rapidly; harden successful experiments into production systemsOwn the architecture of core pipeline tools: patch discovery, vulnerability discovery, release automation and related elements of the entire machinery of the patch processingWrite production code in Python and Go—backend services, CLI tools, automation scriptsBuild and optimize CI/CD pipelines on GitLab (runners/workers) and GitHubRefactor legacy systems incrementally without breaking downstream consumersTechnical LeadershipDeep‑deep into existing systems—map dependencies, surface risks, fix bottlenecksSet technical standards: code quality, testing, documentation, observabilityMake architectural decisions and own the consequencesMentor teammates; raise the technical barProduct Owner (40%)Own the product vision for ELS Automation toolsDefine and prioritize the roadmap based on impact, risk, and effortBalance urgent security needs against long‑term technical healthTranslate business requirements into concrete technical plansStakeholder InterfaceAct as the primary contact for teams that depend on our toolsNegotiate and agree on business requirements with major stakeholders of the companyClarify requirements with security, engineering, release, and operations teamsCommunicate trade‑offs; propose pragmatic solutions when constraints collideWrite integration guides; onboard partner teams; consult on best practicesAccountabilityOwn outcomes, not just outputs—if the tool isn't solving the problem, that's on youCoordinate incident response when automation issues impact downstream SLAsRun post‑mortems; drive improvementsTeam Lead ActivityLeading and managing a team of 5 software engineersRequirementsMust‑HavesEngineering and Team LeadershipPrior tech lead or architect role8+ years software engineering; 3+ years at senior/staff levelRecent, daily coding in PythonStrong GitLab CI and GitHub experience (runners, pipelines, workflows)Solid Linux fundamentals: processes, permissions, shell, networking, packagingTrack record refactoring legacy systems safely in productionComfortable with observability: monitoring, logging, metrics, alertingProduct ThinkingExperience owning a product or tool end‑to‑end (internal or external)Can build, communicate, and adapt a roadmapMakes scope/timeline/risk trade‑offs and stands behind themTranslates ambiguous requirements into concrete deliverablesCommunicationExcellent English—written and verbalExplains complex technical topics to non‑technical stakeholdersNavigates conflicting priorities without burning bridgesSays “no” or “not yet” constructivelyMindsetOwnership mentality: you define the work, not just execute itThrives in fast‑paced, prototype‑heavy environmentsSteps into ambiguity and creates structureComfortable wearing multiple hatsNice‑to‑HavesCVE/CVSS, vulnerability management, or backporting experienceLinux packaging (RPM, DEB) or language ecosystems (Maven, pip, Go modules)Practical use of LLM/AI tools in development workflowsPlatform/enablement team backgroundBenefitsA focus on professional developmentInteresting and challenging projectsFully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwidePaid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaveCompensation for private medical insuranceCo‑working and gym/sports reimbursementBudget for educationThe opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patentBy applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy ( which provides detailed information on how we maintain and handle your data.#J-18808-Ljbffr