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IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global private equity firms.\nOur Core Values:\nHonesty: You communicate transparently and build trust through your actions.\nOwnership: You take responsibility for outcomes and follow through on commitments.\nCollaboration: You value diverse perspectives and work effectively across teams.\nImprovement: You actively seek opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate.\n Location\nSlovenia - This is a hybrid position, open to candidates residing in Slovenia and within commuting distance of our Ljubljana-based office.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Software Engineer at PDQ, you'll be a core contributor to PDQ, our cloud hosted end point management solution that IT professionals around the world rely on every day. In this role, you'll own meaningful pieces of the product end-to-end, from design and development through testing and delivery, working independently on moderately complex problems while collaborating closely with peers, product managers, and cross-functional partners. Depending on your background and our team needs, you may instead join the team building the remote desktop clients. 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