Flipper

Linux Test Engineer | Senior at Flipper (London, United Kingdom)

Flipper· London, United Kingdom·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Hi! This is the Flipper team.

We are the creators of Flipper Zero flipper.net — a portable device for tech enthusiasts and engineers. It's a gadget with an awesome community that brings together millions of people around the world.

We're building a new product — Flipper One blog.flipper.net It's a full-featured ARM-based computer running Linux in a compact form factor, powered by the Rockchip RK3576 SoC.

We're looking for a Linux Test Engineer to ensure the quality of Flipper One blog.flipper.net by combining automated and hands-on hardware testing. You'll work closely with the firmware team to build reliable test automation while validating the product on real devices in our London office.

Responsibilities:

  • Validate firmware and software functionality on real hardware, identifying defects and ensuring reliable product behavior
  • Investigate Linux system behavior, collect logs, analyze failures, and help engineers reproduce and resolve issues
  • Design, develop, and maintain test suites for Flipper One using Python-based testing frameworks

Requirements:

  • Deep practical experience with Linux: shell, systemd/services, logs, permissions, networking, processes, cron, SSH, package managers
  • Ability to write Bash scripts and use standard Linux tools: grep, awk, sed, curl, journalctl, netstat/ss, top/htop, ps, lsof, tcpdump or similar
  • Understanding of networking stack at TCP/IP level: Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP, routing, sockets, ports, DNS, DHCP, ARP, MTU, packet loss, retransmissions, latency, timeouts, and connection states
  • Ability to work from our London office, especially during the initial stage of the project

Nice-to-haves:

  • Experience with IoT, embedded, networking, telecom, infrastructure, cloud, or device-related systems
  • Experience with tools such as ModemManager, NetworkManager, mmcli, nmcli, QMI/MBIM, or AT commands

What we offer:

  • Workplace in our own stand-alone office located in Design District, London, near North Greenwich Station (Jubilee line).
  • You will be provided with all the necessary equipment for a comfortable working environment.
  • Benefits such as VHI, corporate sports, foreign language courses, and therapy sessions.
  • A five-day workweek with a flexible start of the working day.

Why work at Flipper

  • Remote‑first culture: All current job openings are global remote (with one London office role). flipperdevices.com
  • Small, passionate team: Engineers, designers, artists, and researchers united by a love for electronics and art. linkedin.com
  • Open‑source ethos: Employees contribute to public repos and are encouraged to innovate on hardware/software.
  • Perks: New kitchen area with a living wall at the Claymont HQ; fun, game‑like approach to development.
  • Growth trajectory: Rapidly scaling team (27.7% YoY) and product line, offering early‑stage impact.

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