Kandji is the Apple Device Management and Security Platform. Kandji empowers companies to manage and secure Apple devices in the enterprise and at scale. By centrally securing and managing Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices, IT and InfoSec teams can save countless hours of manual, repetitive work with features like one-click compliance templates and more than 150 pre-built automations, apps, and workflows.

Device Harmony is our vision for tearing down the wall between IT and InfoSec to keep every Apple user secure and productive, using connected intelligence and automation. By choosing a career with Kandji, you will play an integral role in contributing to making our vision a reality. Backed by world-class investors such as Tiger Global, Greycroft, B Capital Group, Okta Ventures, the Spruce House Partnership, and First Round Capital, Kandji has raised over $100+M in capital to date.

Trusted by industry leaders, Kandji’s rapidly growing customer base includes companies like Ramp, Notion, Netskope, Noom, Turo, Groupon, VoxMedia, and more.

Recognized for its award-winning products, Kandji was recently named the #1 fastest-growing app in Okta’s 2023 Businesses at Work Report and a G2 Best Software 2023 Award Winner for Fastest Growing Products!

The Opportunity

As a Staff Systems Engineer at Kandji, you will use your fluency in macOS, Apple device management, and programming languages to architect and deliver powerful, functional, automation-first tooling. You'll partner within and across engineering and product teams, driving innovation and technical excellence. We’re in search of a macOS expert with proven coding ability to build out robust, API-centric frameworks, and engineer impactful solutions to unlock dynamic new functionality for our users.

How you will make a difference day to day

Ideate, architect, and craft code-based solutions that broaden and simplify programmatic management of Kandji and macOS
Create and implement platform improvements through expanded capabilities around application customization and reduced friction with existing tooling
Become an authority on the codebase, driving improvements in automation, monitoring, and testing
Lead cross-team projects and initiatives, providing direct technical leadership informed by domain expertise and clear rationale
Contribute, review, and test code changes to drive platform development and evolution
Advocate for best practices across the team and organization; help colleagues grow through code reviews, documentation, technical guidance, and direct mentorship
Triage identified issues and ensure solutions are available to maintain platform stability

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years experience managing Apple devices as a Mac Admin/Client Platform Engineer
Deep mastery of macOS, particularly around software deployment, preference domains, and client-side MDM
Hands-on experience with tools like AutoPkg, Munki, Homebrew, Packages, Mist, VMware Fusion, Veertu Anka, UTM, etc.
Exceptional proficiency in Python, Zsh/Bash, and macOS command line utilities, with an ability to architect and contribute code for new features and proof of concepts
Comprehensive understanding of semi-structured data types and how to manipulate them
Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, object storage, automation pipelines, and GitOps practices
Strong familiarity with version control, code reviews, and agile methodologies/tools
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a methodical and data-driven approach to quickly deconstruct and address issues as they arise
Strong emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team
Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in easy to understand and concise language
Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
Required to work on-site 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in San Francisco or 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday) in Miami. Managers may require additional on-site days.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a statically-typed language (e.g. Swift, ObjC, Rust)
Experience with modern Python web frameworks (e.g. Django, FastAPI)
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)

These requirements are for the strongest, ideal candidate. Even if you do not outperform every bullet point, Kandji encourages you to apply. We promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and recognize that even the strongest candidates won’t have all desired experiences and qualifications.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary

• 100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage

• 401(k) with a 4% company match

• 20 days PTO

• 14 paid holidays per year

• 10 health and wellness days per year

• Kandji Wellness Week Off July 1 - July 5, 2024

• Equity for full-time employees

• 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents

• Paid Family and Medical Leave

• Modern Health - Mental Health Benefits - Individual and Dependents

• Monthly Utilities stipend

• Gym Membership

• Lunch 3 Days/Week

• Exciting opportunities for career growth

• An outstanding, inclusive culture

We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you.

At Kandji we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.

Kandji is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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