Is the Software Packaging Engineer position at PDQ fully remote?

Yes, this Software Packaging Engineer position at PDQ is a remote position. The role is available for candidates in United States.

Is this a full-time or part-time Software Packaging Engineer role?

This is a full-time Software Packaging Engineer position at PDQ.

What benefits does PDQ offer for this position?

PDQ offers the following benefits: Equity, Professional Development, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off.

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Software Packaging Engineer at PDQ

United States

<div><body> Location<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="color:black;margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:start;">Remote, US: This position is open to candidates residing in any of PDQ’s open states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.</li></ul>About the role:Packages are the instructions PDQ products use to install, update, configure, and uninstall software on managed devices. We’re seeking a candidate to build new packages and update existing ones in PDQ’s package library, which is used across PDQ Connect, Deploy, Inventory, SmartDeploy, and SimpleMDM. Candidates should bring some technical experience from a prior technical role, such as desktop support engineering or system administration. Candidates should be able to follow existing processes as well as work through challenging and unique packaging situations regularly. Having the ability to identify and implement automated solutions is a plus. Why this role matters:Packages are a critical component of PDQ’s product offerings. While your work may go unsung by the world, your contribution to thousands of system administrators will be significant. You will be improving lives by saving time and effort. This means you. How you might spend your day:<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Use existing tools and processes to add and update packages in PDQ’s package library.</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Troubleshoot and solve complex package bugs and failures.</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Collaborate with packaging team members to improve processes and tools.</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Work on packaging needs across various operating systems, including Windows and macOS.</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Test and validate packages before they ship to customers.</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Answer packaging questions from the solutions team and other PDQ Package Library stakeholders.</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Provide packaging input to Product and Development on upcoming initiatives.</li></ul>We're looking for people who have:<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">2+ years of experience in a technical role such as desktop support engineering or system administration.</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Preferably have worked in a highly regulated industry like government, healthcare, or finance and understand the necessity of following policy and procedure. </li></ul>Who you are:<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Have exceptional attention to detail, dedication to quality, and a drive to completion while performing a single task for an extended period. </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Have exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Figure things out when nobody hands you the answer, then share what you learned with the team. </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Work effectively without close supervision. </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Have some QA experience. Extensive QA experience is extra credit. </li></ul> Tools we use:<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">PDQ products such as Deploy, Inventory, Connect, SimpleMDM, and SmartDeploy</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Internal custom-built PDQ systems</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Microsoft Power Automate</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">PowerShell</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Linear</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Zendesk</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Office 365  </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">VMware   </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Slack   </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Notion </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Beyond Compare </li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Discord</li><li style="margin:0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Zoom</li></ul> Why You'll Love Working at PDQ: PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including: <ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">4-Day Work Week</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Equity Participation</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Managers who champion professional development </li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals </li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:14pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)</li></ul> Equal Opportunity EmployerPDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact hr@pdq.com. Work Authorization and SponsorshipThe majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment. </body></div>

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Software Packaging Engineer

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Software Packaging Engineer

PDQ

Full Time

2 months ago

Location • Remote, US : This position is open to candidates residing in any of PDQ’s open states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

United States

Engineering

Mid

Software Packaging

System Administration

Desktop Support

+5 more

Job Description

Location

Remote, US: This position is open to candidates residing in any of PDQ’s open states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

About the role:

Packages are the instructions PDQ products use to install, update, configure, and uninstall software on managed devices. We’re seeking a candidate to build new packages and update existing ones in PDQ’s package library, which is used across PDQ Connect, Deploy, Inventory, SmartDeploy, and SimpleMDM.

Candidates should bring some technical experience from a prior technical role, such as desktop support engineering or system administration. Candidates should be able to follow existing processes as well as work through challenging and unique packaging situations regularly. Having the ability to identify and implement automated solutions is a plus.

Why this role matters:

Packages are a critical component of PDQ’s product offerings. While your work may go unsung by the world, your contribution to thousands of system administrators will be significant. You will be improving lives by saving time and effort. This means you.

How you might spend your day:

Use existing tools and processes to add and update packages in PDQ’s package library.
Troubleshoot and solve complex package bugs and failures.
Collaborate with packaging team members to improve processes and tools.
Work on packaging needs across various operating systems, including Windows and macOS.
Test and validate packages before they ship to customers.
Answer packaging questions from the solutions team and other PDQ Package Library stakeholders.
Provide packaging input to Product and Development on upcoming initiatives.

We're looking for people who have:

2+ years of experience in a technical role such as desktop support engineering or system administration.
Preferably have worked in a highly regulated industry like government, healthcare, or finance and understand the necessity of following policy and procedure.

Who you are:

Have exceptional attention to detail, dedication to quality, and a drive to completion while performing a single task for an extended period. 
Have exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Figure things out when nobody hands you the answer, then share what you learned with the team. 
Work effectively without close supervision. 
Have some QA experience. Extensive QA experience is extra credit.

Tools we use:

PDQ products such as Deploy, Inventory, Connect, SimpleMDM, and SmartDeploy
Internal custom-built PDQ systems
Microsoft Power Automate
PowerShell
Linear
Zendesk
Office 365  
VMware   
Slack   
Notion 
Beyond Compare 
Discord
Zoom

Why You'll Love Working at PDQ:

PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including:

4-Day Work Week
Equity Participation
Managers who champion professional development
100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals
Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are
Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives
Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)

Equal Opportunity Employer

PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact hr@pdq.com.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

The majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment.

Benefits

Equity
Professional Development
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off

Skills

Software Packaging

System Administration

Desktop Support

PowerShell

Windows

macOS

Troubleshooting

Quality Assurance

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