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KINEXON

Translates physical operations into digital twins.

IT Systems Engineer - m/f/d

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Munich, Germany
HybridThree to four days on-site per week in Munich are required.
IT OperationsSystem Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience with Linux, including confidence using the command line.
  • Fluent written and spoken German and English are required.
  • A security-focused approach to implementing systems.
  • Experience operating business-critical network and server infrastructure is advantageous.
  • Solid knowledge of network configuration, routing, firewalls, virtualisation, and virtual private networks is desirable.
  • A scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Azure and Amazon Web Services is a nice-to-have.
  • A Linux certification such as LPIC or RHCA is advantageous.
Responsibilities
  • Participate actively in the internal information technology transformation.
  • Perform approximately 50% project work, 40% user support, and 10% support for the development of colleagues.
  • Lead selected projects independently.
  • Operate and continuously expand the internal heterogeneous network with separate virtual local area networks across multiple floors, Wi-Fi for more than 150 clients, and virtual private networks.
  • Operate the Proxmox cluster, NetApp storage, and the Linux and Windows virtual machines provided on them.
  • Develop and improve backup and monitoring systems.
  • Administer user accounts, groups, and permissions in Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Provide information technology equipment, including laptops and mobile phones, and support for all KINEXON employees.
  • Administer the Active Directory and Entra ID tenant.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ideally hold a Linux certification such as LPIC or RHCA.
  • Experience operating business-critical network and server infrastructure.
  • Solid knowledge of network configuration, routing, firewalls, virtualisation, and virtual private networks.
  • Knowledge of a scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Knowledge of Azure and Amazon Web Services.

About the company

Kinexon turns physical operations into digital twins to help manufacturers, logistics, and sports teams optimize, automate, and monitor processes. Its wireless plug‑and‑play location system captures real‑time data from assets and people to create a digital representation of operations for better decision-making. Kinexon Industries serves plant and production managers in automotive, aerospace, intralogistics, and machinery with location‑based optimization, while Kinexon Sports & Media offers sports data analytics and player tracking to improve performance and prevent injuries. Revenue comes from selling digital solutions and services, including SAP Store offerings like Order Tracking and Process Management, with a goal of driving digital transformation and sustainability through actionable data.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$146.5M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • ArchLynk and C5MI partnerships expanded Kinexon warehouse automation reach in 2025.
  • Kinexon's August 24, 2026 blog highlights $130 million backing for international expansion.
  • Connected-ball adoption at La Liga and FIFA creates recurring data and officiating demand.

What critics are saying

  • La Liga and FIFA contracts concentrate sports revenue around officiating cycles and rule changes.
  • Continental's 2023 acquisition removed Kinexon's robot-operating-system division and engineering team.
  • SAP, Zebra, and Omron can commoditize industrial tracking, crushing Kinexon's margins by 2027.

What makes KINEXON unique

  • Kinexon unifies location tracking, digital twins, and fleet control across factories and sports.
  • Continental bought Kinexon's AMR Brain in 2023, validating its robotics operating-system depth.
  • La Liga adopted Kinexon sensor balls on August 12, 2026, proving elite sports credibility.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Company Social Events

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Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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