At Jamf, we believe in an open, flexible culture based on respect and trust. Our track record and thriving work environment all stem from the freedom we grant ourselves to get the job done right. We take pride in helping tens of thousands of customers around the globe succeed with Apple.

The secret to our success lies in our connectivity, while operating with a high degree of flexibility. Work-life balance remains our priority while feeling connected is important to maintain our strong culture, achieve our goals, and thrive as #OneJamf.

What you'll do at Jamf

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for building the tools required to help organizations succeed with Apple. Lead others on the agile team to break down problems and apply the appropriate designs and practices to build Jamf products.

Subject matter expert in various Jamf components and product offerings. Mentor and coach others while delivering new components and features with high quality and reliability.

This role if offered as remote in Minneapolis, MN; Eau Claire, WI; and Austin, TX. You may be required to work periodically at a Jamf office or collaborative work location with other Jamf employees in your area for certain events or moments that matter. We are only able to accept applications for those based in either of these locations.

What you can expect to do in this role

Break down customer problems into work you and the team can execute on.
Independently complete tasks from start to finish with high quality.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.
Use your knowledge of Engineering best practices to ask the right questions, solve problems and build great software with a high level of quality.
Produce designs for new and existing features.
Clearly communicate technical concepts with others in the organization (Technical Communication, Support, Product and Cloud).
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and purpose of the organization.
Adheres to the highest moral, ethical and legal standards to deliver and environment that promotes respect, innovation and creativity.
Supports and promotes a positive, inclusive workplace one in which the talents and strengths of our increasingly diverse workforce are welcomed, further developed and manifested in our work.
What we are looking for:
Minimum of 5 years of experience developing enterprise grade software with understanding of testing and quality assurance processes (Required)
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in system-level development using modern operating systems and tools based on position requirements (Required)
Deep understanding of operating system internals, including kernel architecture, memory management, and process scheduling (Required)
Experience with native development toolchains and debugging tools (Preferred)
Strong knowledge of POSIX systems programming and Unix/Linux fundamentals (Preferred)
Experience with system profiling, performance analysis, and crash dump analysis (Preferred)
General Experience performance and load testing applications (Preferred).
Hands-on experience with AI-driven coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, others to enhance development productivity.
Experience building enterprise level software
Experience working within an agile organization
Understanding of build systems such as Jenkins or Bamboo
Strong communication skills
Proven analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to interact effectively with co-workers in a results driven culture
Ability to engage with and establish trust and rapport with all levels of customers and employees
Solution focused ability working collaboratively in a fast paced environment
Apple platform experience
2 year / Associates (Required)
4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered

SECURITY AND PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS

Participation in ongoing security training is mandatory
Established security protocols will be adhered to, sensitive data will be handled responsibly, and data protection practices are followed, including understanding relevant privacy regulations and reporting breaches
Acknowledging the Jamf Code of Conduct, where applicable security and privacy policies can be found, is a requirement of all roles at Jamf

How we help you reach your best potential

Named a 2025 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News
Named a 2024 Best Technology Company to Work For by U.S. News
Named one of Forbes Most Trusted Companies in 2024
Named a 2024 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News
Our developers work in agile delivery teams to produce new features, improve software components, and are the subject matter experts for our Jamf product offerings.
You will have the opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact for more than 75,000 global customers with the best Apple device management solution in the world.
We constantly push the boundaries of technology, our developers support new innovations and OS releases the moment they are made available by Apple.
Several Jamf engineers are named in patents and with team names like CatDog, ThunderSnow and Dalek you can expect to have some fun while building cutting-edge software.
You will have the opportunity to work with a small and empowered team where the culture is based on trust, ownership, and respect.
We offer a clear career path that enables you to grow under supportive leadership and management
Visit our Jamf Engineering blog to learn more about the innovative projects our team is working on and what we learn from each challenge we solve. A blog written by engineers, for engineers at medium.com/jamf-engineering
22 of 25 world’s most valuable brands rely on Jamf to do their best work (as ranked by Forbes).
Over 100,000 Jamf Nation users, the largest online IT community in the world.

The below annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Pay Transparency Range

$113,300—$241,800 USD

What it means to be a Jamf?

We are a team of free-thinkers, can-doers, and problem-crushers. We value humility and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Our culture flows from a spirit of selflessness and relentless self-improvement - driving both personal growth and collective progress throughout our company. We unite around common goals while respecting personal approaches, believing that fulfilled individuals create a thriving, vibrant workplace.

Our aim is simple: hire exceptionally good people who are incredibly good at what they do and let them do it. We provide the support and resources to let everyone be their authentic, best selves at work, at rest, and at play. We are committed to supporting the continual improvement of Apple in the workplace, the organizations that rely on them and the people who keep it all running smoothly.

Above it all, waves our banner of #OneJamf – and the knowledge that when we stand together, we accomplish so much more than we could alone. We seek individuals who share this unwavering journey toward growth to join us in our quest for constant improvement.

What does Jamf do?

Jamf extends the legendary Apple experience people enjoy in their personal lives to the workplace. We believe the experience of using a device at work or school should feel the same, and be as secure as, using a personal device. With Jamf, customers are able to confidently automate Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV deployment, management, and security – anytime, anywhere – to protect the data and applications used by employees in the workplace, students learning in the classroom, and streamline communications in healthcare between patients and providers. More than 2,500 Jamf strong worldwide, we are free-thinkers, can-doers, and problems crushers who are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.

Get social with us and follow the conversation at #OneJamf

Jamf is committed to creating an inclusive & supportive work environment for all candidates and employees. Candidates with disabilities or religious beliefs are encouraged to reach out if they need additional support or alternative options to our recruiting processes to accommodate their disability or religious belief. If you need an accommodation, please contact your Recruiter or Recruiting Coordinator directly. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially by Recruiting and will not be shared with the hiring manager. Jamf is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals who request reasonable accommodation for disability or religious beliefs. To request accommodations please email us at recruiting@jamf.com

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