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Linux System Engineer

Linux System Engineer

Checkmate • US
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Remote
  • Quick Apply
Job description

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
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