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Software Development Engineer III - Linux Platform

Software Development Engineer III - Linux Platform

Esper

3 - 5 years

25 - 30 Lacs

bengaluru

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unix c++ linux linux kernel debugging system programming embedded linux open source sql android

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Job Description

Job Description

Esper is experiencing hyper growth! Were the industrys 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, were expanding our platform to support Linux devices, bringing the same powerful management capabilities to the Linux ecosystem.

The Role

Were seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE3) to join our Linux platform team and help pioneer device management solutions for Linux platforms. Youll 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 Youll Do

Build Linux Platform: Develop core components of our Linux device management system, including agent software, communication protocols, and remote control capabilities. Youll 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:

3-5 years of software development experience
Proven experience in Linux/Unix systems programming
Experience building production systems at scale

Required:

Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems and system programming
Expertise in Go, C/C++
Deep understanding of OS concepts: processes, threads, IPC, memory management, file systems
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

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Software Development Engineer III - Linux Platform