We are looking for a Linux System Engineer to help manage, maintain, and evolve our Linux-based in- store systems. This role combines deep Linux expertise with hands-on experience in packaging, troubleshooting, and device monitoring, while also leveraging web development skills to support interactive and dynamic menu board experiences.
Essential Job Functions
- Design, package, and distribute software for Linux-based Digital Menu Board (DMB) devices
- Troubleshoot system-level issues (using syslog, journalctl, etc.) to ensure device stability and uptime
- Manage and optimize graphical systems (X, Wayland) and desktop environments (GNOME,KDE)
- Collaborate with frontend and backend teams to integrate dynamic menu board features
- Implement and maintain monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or similar) with custom metrics for device performance and health
- Contribute to the hardening, security, and update processes for in-store Linux devices
Requirements
Experience Range : 4-8 years of professional experience in Linux systems engineering, device management, or a related fieldStrong expertise in Linux (Debian / Ubuntu) and package managementHands-on experience creating packages for distribution (e.g., .deb, Snap)Direct experience with on-premises, distributed physical devices is essentialFamiliarity with Linux logging and troubleshooting tools (syslog, journalctl)Working knowledge of Linux graphical subsystems (X, Wayland) and desktop environments (GNOME, KDE)Some frontend and backend web development experience — ideally with React, Python, Ruby, C / C++, Go, or JavaExperience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and building custom metricsFlexibility to work until 5 : 00 PM EST to ensure alignment with cross-time-zone teamsComfortable with a permanent work-from-home (WFH) arrangement and working with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) setup, ensuring a secure and reliable working environment.Preferred Qualifications
Experience building production Linux images for distributed devicesKnowledge of device hardening, security, and OTA update processesPrior work in retail technology, digital signage, or in-store device ecosystemsShow more
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Skills Required
Java, Syslog, Prometheus, Go, gnome, kde, Package Management, Grafana, Datadog, Ubuntu, Debian, React, Linux, Ruby, Python