Digital Menu Board (DMB) Engineer

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Full Remote
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Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

4–8 years of experience in Linux systems engineering or device management., Strong expertise in Debian/Ubuntu Linux and package creation (.deb, Snap)., Hands-on troubleshooting skills using syslog, journalctl, and managing graphical subsystems (X, Wayland)., Web development experience with React, Python, or Ruby is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, package, and distribute software for Linux-based Digital Menu Board devices.
  • Troubleshoot system issues to ensure device stability and uptime.
  • Manage graphical systems and desktop environments for optimal performance.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate dynamic menu features and maintain device security.

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Job description

We are looking for a Digital Menu Board (DMB) Engineer to help manage, maintain, and evolve our Linuxbased instore systems. This role combines deep Linux expertise with handson 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 Linuxbased Digital Menu Board (DMB) devices.

• Troubleshoot systemlevel 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 instore Linux devices.

Requirements

• Experience Range: 4–8 years of professional experience in Linux systems engineering, device management, or a related field.

• Strong expertise in Linux (DebianUbuntu) and package management.

• Handson experience creating packages for distribution (e.g., .deb, Snap).

• 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, or Ruby.

• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and building custom metrics.

• Flexibility to work until 5:00 PM ET to ensure alignment with crosstimezone teams.

• Comfortable with a permanent workfromhome (WFH) arrangement.

• Ok 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 instore device ecosystems.

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Physical Flexibility
  • Collaboration

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