Full-Time Linux System Engineer

• 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.

• 4–8 years of professional experience in Linux systems engineering, device management, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) and package management.
• Hands-on experience creating packages for distribution (e.g., .deb, Snap).
• Direct experience with on-premises, distributed physical devices is essential.
• Familiarity 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 Java.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and building custom metrics.
• Flexibility to work until 5:00 PM EST to ensure alignment with cross-time-zone teams.
• Comfortable with a permanent work-from-home (WFH) arrangement and working with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) setup, ensuring a secure and reliable working environment.

• Experience building production Linux images for distributed devices.
• Knowledge of device hardening, security, and OTA update processes.
• Prior work in retail technology, digital signage, or in-store device ecosystems.

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