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# Systems Engineer - Mail & Messaging

- **Company:** IDR, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Linux, Distributed Systems, Email Filtering, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Networking Basics, Routing, Software Troubleshooting, Backend, Information Technology, Production Code, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/818c1fd5-63cc-49d2-ae91-11702511629f

## About the Role

* Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems in production environments.
 * Proficiency in Python or another modern programming language, with experience building and maintaining production services.
 * Experience supporting or developing internet email technologies such as SMTP, message routing, authentication, mail delivery, anti-spam controls, or related messaging platforms.
 * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, distributed systems concepts, and system performance troubleshooting.
 * Demonstrated ability to independently deliver technical projects, collaborate across teams, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

## Description

This role is within a leading technology organization specializing in communication infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in supporting and optimizing enterprise email and messaging systems, working closely with senior engineers to ensure reliable and scalable services., * Design, develop, and maintain services and automation supporting enterprise mail and messaging infrastructure.

 * Write and maintain production-quality code in Python or a comparable language to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving email systems, backend services, networking, and Linux platforms.
 * Implement and support service integrations, APIs, and operational tooling used by the Mail & Messaging team.
 * Drive small to medium-sized projects within the team, identifying opportunities to improve processes, automation, and service health., By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to engage in conversation with a recruiter or virtual recruiter from IDR Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners by receiving calls, AI-generated calls, texts, or emails to the contact information provided. Please ensure that the contact information provided is one you are permitted to use and are authorized to receive such messages on. If your contact information changes during the application process, please notify IDR promptly. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can opt-out of receiving communications at any time by saying or replying with "STOP" and "HELP" for help. To view our privacy policy, you may access it here (;br>PandoLogic. Keywords: Computer Systems Engineer, Location: San Francisco, CA - 94151