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HOLOPLOT Matrix Arrays are deployed in flagship venues worldwide, including Sphere in Las Vegas - home to the largest audio installation on Earth.\nAudio processing in HOLOPLOT systems is distributed: every loudspeaker runs embedded Linux, and hundreds of modules must be configured, coordinated, monitored, and updated as a unified system. This is enabled by a combination of open-source software and in-house developed services running on an on-premises Kubernetes cluster.\nThe ideal candidate is\nWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer dedicated to driving the performance and reliability of both our embedded hardware and supporting on-prem services, as well as actively designing and developing core platform features. You are eager to understand fleet behavior in practice across embedded devices, passionate about hands-on technical exploration, and skilled at converting insights into codebase improvements and CI testing pipelines.\nAt HOLOPLOT, ensuring quality is a multifaceted task. 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