Senior Device Management Engineer - Linux

Senior Device Management Engineer - Linux
San Carlos, CA (on-site)

About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

The Role
We are hiring a Senior Device Management Engineer to lead the strategy, architecture, and implementation of our global endpoint ecosystem. You will design and manage a seamless, secure, and scalable device environment across Linux, Windows, and macOS. This role is critical in delivering a "Zero Touch" provisioning experience and driving enterprise-grade device management for our engineering teams.

You will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Microsoft Intune and Kandji, and lead efforts to expand robust device management to our Linux fleet.

You Will

• Design, implement, and maintain MDM architecture for Linux, Windows (Intune), and macOS (Kandji) endpoints.

• Evaluate and deploy centralized Linux management tools to secure, patch, and standardize the Linux fleet.

• Engineer "Zero Touch" provisioning workflows using Windows Autopilot and Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE).

• Collaborate with the Identity team to integrate device trust with Okta and enforce Conditional Access and Zero Trust policies.

• Translate security frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks) into enforceable policies to ensure fleet-wide compliance and rapid patching.

• Develop custom scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to automate remediation and enhance MDM capabilities.

• Serve as escalation point for complex endpoint issues, supporting a stable, high-performance computing environment.

• Implement modern inventory management and hardware lifecycle practices to optimize device cost and utility.

Must Have

• Proven experience managing Linux endpoints (Ubuntu/Debian) at scale with implementation of new management solutions

• Deep technical experience managing Windows, macOS, and Linux in enterprise environments

• Proficiency with Microsoft Intune (Autopilot, Compliance Policies) and Kandji (Blueprints, Zero Touch), or similar tools

• Strong scripting abilities in PowerShell, Bash, and Python for automation and software deployment

• Experience packaging and deploying software across all three major operating systems

• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture, local privilege management, and endpoint security tools (EDR/XDR)

• Experience managing iOS and Android devices in an enterprise setting

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Jenkins, or Ansible

• Background supporting software engineers, CAD designers, or robotics teams with high-performance computing needs

• Relevant certifications such as Linux+, Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102), Jamf/Kandji certifications, or Microsoft Certified

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $160,000 – $200,000 + Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.