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Linux Systems Engineer II – Object Storage

Systems EngineerSystems EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 2011H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

143 days ago

Salary

$100K - $145K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishAnsibleAWSChefCloudDistributed SystemsGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPrometheusPythonTcp/ipGo

Job Description

• Perform Linux engineering and administration for thousands of bare metal and virtual machines under guidance from senior team members • Support large-scale cloud environments for clustered object storage solutions while developing proficiency with public cloud and cloud administration concepts • Troubleshoot server hardware issues while monitoring and maintaining production environments • Implement automation for routine tasks using IaaS model tools like Chef or Ansible following established patterns • Configure Linux kernel parameters, file systems, and storage subsystems to support object storage performance across wide ranging hardware configurations • Perform troubleshooting of network and storage issues using tools like tcpdump, iperf, iostat, and monitoring solutions to help maintain SLAs and SLOs • Enhance automation tools and monitoring solutions with guidance from senior engineers • Collaborate with internal peers and business partners to implement solutions for technical requirements, working through the full development lifecycle • Engage with other engineers to learn and share best practices. You will contribute to raising the technical knowledge of the team by actively learning and sharing new technologies • Support technical projects by tracking progress, managing assigned tasks, and coordinating with team dependencies • Monitor project activities and communicate status updates to ensure schedules and priorities are met • Identify and track issues through resolution, escalating when necessary • Participate in on-call rotation with other team members

Job Requirements

Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident (clearance is not required)
3-5 years of professional experience working on distributed systems
BS degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Solid understanding of Linux internals including virtual memory management, process scheduling, and storage I/O subsystems with ability to diagnose performance issues
Familiarity with Linux performance analysis and monitoring tools and metrics collection to identify system bottlenecks
Familiarity with storage technologies (block and object), including exposure to Kubernetes-native or AWS S3-compatible object storage solutions
Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network security concepts
Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for system monitoring
Experience using Python/Go and configuration management tools like Chef
Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound technical decisions
Security-conscious approach when managing systems and developing/reviewing code
Good documentation skills and desire to improve knowledge transfer across teams
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g.: Jira, Gitlab)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams
Proactive, positive attitude that works well both independently and as part of a team
Travel 1-2 business related trips per year for group meetings

Benefits

Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe