Freddie Mac · 6 hours ago
Senior Linux Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $184K/yr
5+ years expFreddie Mac is dedicated to making home possible for millions of families across the United States. They are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to lead and transform their IT infrastructure, focusing on Linux engineering, automation, and ensuring platform stability and security.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the IT Infrastructure Engineering Team
Develop and mentor teams of engineers to proactively ensure platform stability and security
Identify, influence, and implement technology, process, and skill changes to modernize infrastructure
Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure clear communication, risk reduction, and accountability for team performance
Apply an engineering mindset to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement
Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability of IT infrastructure
Ensure adherence to security protocols and best practices across all infrastructure operations
Qualification
Required
College degree or equivalent experience
5 - 7+ years of expert-level experience engineering new technical solutions
Utilizes an engineering mindset with deep job-specific and industry knowledge to drive change and transform work processes
Experience with AWS, including EC2, EKS, and other cloud native services
Extensive experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance, and systems integration
Automation development experience including application of Infrastructure as Code and DevOps principles using SDLC best practices
Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell, etc.) to automate engineering and operations tasks
Expertise in vulnerability remediation, patching, and maintaining secure systems in compliance with security protocols
Strong communication skills to set clear goals and relay accomplishments to management
Ability to lead current technical trends and anticipate future technological needs for team growth
Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and provide support during off-hours as needed
Preferred
Cloud experience (AWS or other platforms) is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs
Company
Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a public government-sponsored enterprise that provides mortgage capital to lenders.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.58BKey Investors
DLP Capital
2025-12-30Post Ipo Debt· $108.4M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $343.2M
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $707M
Leadership Team
Dennis G. Hermonstyne
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Peter Lillestolen
Vice President - MF Production and Sales, Targeted Affordable Housing
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