About Esper
Esper revolutionizes device management by redefining what it should be: a driver of business growth. With advanced and modern capabilities, automation replaces outdated workflows, re-provisioning becomes obsolete, and managing by exception transforms efficiency, resulting in increased efficiency, improved ROI, and bolsters security for device fleets of all sizes. Esper has been recognized as number 735 on Inc. Magazine's 2025 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America, and 133 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Some of the world's most innovative brands, like Google, Doordash, Taco Bell, Clinical ink, SF 49ers, and Intelity, rely on Esper to deliver exceptional device experiences. Esper partners with the leading mobile device hardware manufacturers, solution providers, and distributors globally.
Esper is experiencing hyper growth! We're the industry's first DevOps SaaS platform designed to provide a simple, safe, and secure way for engineering and DevOps teams to release applications and manage smart Android devices. Now, we're expanding our platform to support Linux devices, bringing the same powerful management capabilities to the Linux ecosystem.
The Role
We're seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE3) to join our Linux platform team and help pioneer device management solutions for Linux platforms. You'll be instrumental in building the core infrastructure that enables organizations to manage, monitor, and control large fleets of Linux devices at scale. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of systems programming, distributed systems, and modern cloud architectures.
What You'll Do
Build Linux Platform: Develop core components of our Linux device management system, including agent software, communication protocols, and remote control capabilities. You'll work with technologies like VNC, WebRTC, and custom protocols for device interaction.
System-Level Development: Write system-level code that interfaces with Linux kernel, manages device resources, and ensures secure, efficient operation across diverse Linux distributions and hardware platforms.
Embedded Linux Integration: Work with Yocto/OpenEmbedded to build custom Linux distributions, create BitBake recipes, and optimize images for various device types and architectures.
Backend Services: Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs that handle millions of device interactions, telemetry data, and real-time commands.
Full-Stack Contribution: While primarily focused on backend and systems, contribute to frontend development (React/TypeScript) to build intuitive dashboards and management interfaces when needed.
Architecture & Design: Participate in architectural decisions, design distributed systems, and contribute to technical roadmap planning for the Linux platform.
Code Quality: Conduct code reviews, establish best practices for systems programming, and maintain high standards for performance, security, and reliability.
Experience Level
- 4+ years of software development experience
- Good to have experience in Linux/Unix systems programming
- Experience building production systems at scale
Required
- Backend Development: RESTful APIs, microservices architecture
- Understanding of Linux OS, system programming, kernel concepts
- Programming Languages: Go, C/C++
- Experience with backend development: APIs, microservices, distributed systems
- Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
- Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development
- Ability to work across the full stack (including frontend when needed)
- Demonstrate proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and best practices
Preferred
- Experience with embedded Linux and Yocto/OpenEmbedded
- Knowledge of Linux kernel, kernel modules, or device drivers
- Experience with build systems (CMake, Makefile, cross-compilation)
- Familiarity with message brokers (MQTT, Kafka) and networking protocols
- Cloud platforms experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Bonus
- Experience with VNC, remote desktop protocols (RFB, RDP, WebRTC)
- MDM or device management systems knowledge
- Security practices in embedded/systems programming
- Open-source contributions to Linux or embedded projects
