Linux System Engineer

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.

100 % Remote

Salary $80,000 to $100,000

Requirements

Experience Range: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Stock Option Plan