Senior Systems Engineer

About Iru Iru is the AI-powered security & IT platform used by the world’s fastest-growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies identity & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation - collapsing the stack and giving IT & security time and control back. Iru is backed by some of the smartest investors in tech - General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, and First Round Capital. In July 2024, Iru raised $100 million from General Catalyst, valuing the company at $850 million. Customers include Cursor, Vercel, Lovable, Replit, and Mercor, and Iru partners with industry leaders such as ServiceNow and AWS. Iru was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers 2025 list for employee engagement and satisfaction.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Iru, you will use your fluency in Windows device management and programming to architect and deliver powerful, functional tooling. You'll partner within and across engineering and product teams, driving innovation and technical excellence. We’re in search of a Windows expert with proven coding ability to build and refine automation-driven workflows for software creation, packaging, and endpoint configuration.

How you will make a difference day to day

• Serve as the subject matter expert on Windows software distribution and endpoint configuration
• Architect and write infrastructural code to establish and refine automated software packaging and signing workflows
• Define and socialize platform best practices, providing direct technical leadership informed by domain knowledge and clear rationale
• Partner both within and cross-team to drive improvements in automation, testing, and monitoring
• 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 implement solutions to maintain platform stability

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Hands-on experience with virtualization frameworks (Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, ESXi)
• Knowledge of software distribution managers/methods (WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop)
• Comprehensive understanding of the Windows registry and registry hives; adept at configuring endpoints via Group Policy and ADMX
• Strong proficiency in PowerShell, Batch, and Python, with an ability to architect and contribute code for new features and proof of concepts
• Comprehensive understanding of semi-structured data types (JSON, YAML, XML) and how to manipulate them
• Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, object storage, automation pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and GitOps practices
• Familiarity with git-based version control, code reviews, and agile methodologies/tools
• Excellent 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with macOS/Linux management
• Experience with shell scripting (Zsh, Bash, AppleScript)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)

Benefits & Perks Competitive salary Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week) 100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage 401(K) with a 4% company match 20 days PTO Iru Wellness Week the first week in July Equity for full-time employees In-office lunch stipend provided Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents Paid Family and Medical Leave Modern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependents Fertility benefits Working Advantage employee discounts Onsite fitness center Free parking Exciting opportunities for career growth 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 Iru, 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. Iru 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. #LI-Hybrid