Junior Software Packaging Engineer

NinjaOne

Junior Software Packaging Engineer at NinjaOne packaging software for automated patching across managed endpoints. Collaborate with product and support engineers to deliver exceptional automation content.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software packaging, automation scripting, and vendor installer analysis, with a strong focus on security and reliability. Proficient in Windows OS operations and familiar with endpoint management and CI/CD practices.

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Software PackagingAutomation ScriptingWindows OS OperationsGit Version ControlCI/CD Pipeline Exposure

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Hard Skills

Scripting LanguagesOOP LanguagesPowerShellMSI Installer AnalysisEXE Installer AnalysisAutomation ScriptsUnit Testing FrameworkVM Software Validation

Tools & Technologies

GitAI Coding AssistantsEndpoint Management Platforms

Industry Keywords

Patching PlatformInstaller MetadataDetection LogicUpgrade BehaviorOS Compatibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build high-quality software packages for our patching platform, including installer metadata, detection logic, and automation scripts.
Analyze vendor installers (MSI, EXE, custom frameworks) to determine silent install parameters, upgrade behavior, and OS compatibility.
Automatically detect new software versions from vendor websites.
Develop endpoint-side scripts to download, install, upgrade, and verify third-party applications.
Research vendor release patterns, installer technologies, and best practices for secure and reliable patching.
Define and maintain packaging standards that improve consistency, reliability, and security across all supported applications.
Continuously enhance our package catalog to reflect evolving IT and security requirements.
Build one-off or urgent automation scripts in response to emerging vulnerabilities, vendor changes, or customer needs.
Troubleshoot packaging issues, installer failures, and automation edge cases.
Partner with Support and Engineering teams to resolve customer-impacting issues quickly and effectively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 3 years of professional experience in a software development, scripting, or technical IT role.
Familiarity operating at the Windows OS level: registry structure (HKLM/HKCU, including how WOW6432Node redirects 32-bit apps on 64 bit systems), file system layout and permissions, and how services and processes work.
Experience with Scripting languages or OOP languages
Working knowledge of Git
Comfortable using AI coding assistants like Copilot or Claude as part of your normal workflow.
Hands on PowerShell experience is a nice to have.
Some exposure to macOS packaging or Zsh scripting.
Exposure to endpoint management platforms.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with a unit testing framework.
Exposure to VM based software validation workflows.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
unlimited PTO
opportunity for growth and advancement