Senior Systems Engineer

Join Iru as a Senior Systems Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise in Windows device management and programming to architect and deliver innovative tooling. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams, drive technical excellence, and serve as the subject matter expert on Windows software distribution and endpoint configuration. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, equity, and opportunities for career growth.

• Architect and deliver powerful, functional tooling for Windows device management and programming.
• Drive innovation and technical excellence by partnering within and across engineering and product teams.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Windows software distribution and endpoint configuration, and advocate for best practices across the team and organization.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization frameworks (Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, ESXi)
• 7+ years experience managing devices as a SysAdmin/Client Platform Engineer or similar role, with deep knowledge of Windows 10/11 and the evolution of Windows endpoint management
• Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, object storage, automation pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and GitOps practices
• Strong emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Knowledge of software distribution managers/methods (WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop)
• Familiarity with git-based version control, code reviews, and agile methodologies/tools
• Strong proficiency in PowerShell, Batch, and Python, with an ability to architect and contribute code for new features and proof of concepts
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Comprehensive understanding of semi-structured data types (JSON, YAML, XML) and how to manipulate them
• Hands-on experience with Windows package tooling (WiX, NuGet, NSIS, MSIX Packaging Tool), coupled with a clear understanding of 64-bit vs. 32-bit vs. AArch64 software
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a methodical and data-driven approach to quickly deconstruct and address issues as they arise
• Comprehensive understanding of the Windows registry and registry hives; adept at configuring endpoints via Group Policy and ADMX
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in easy to understand and concise language
• Experience with macOS/Linux management
• Experience with shell scripting (Zsh, Bash, AppleScript)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)