Sr. Linux System Administrator

Location: US Headquarters

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

AI Vision Processors For Edge Applications

Our solutions make cameras smarter by extracting valuable data from high-resolution video streams.

Job Description

Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) is a leading fabless semiconductor company that creates edge AI-based computer vision solutions. Our SoCs (System-on-Chips) are at the heart of a wide range of products, including AI-enabled cameras for human and computer vision applications, such as ADAS and autonomous driving, video security, and robotics. We are passionate about developing technology that makes the world safer and smarter, from enhancing vehicle safety to powering intelligent security systems that protect privacy. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of AI and computer vision.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Linux System Administrator to join our cutting-edge IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for Linux OS installation, updates, kernel modules, services, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Manage and support core infrastructure services such as Kickstart, DNS, DHCP, NFS, LDAP, and NIS.
• Administer and maintain Apache web servers, including configuration, tuning, and security updates.
• Support version control and code review platforms including SVN, Git, and Gerrit.
• Deploy and manage container environments using Docker, Podman, or other container technologies.
• Configure and support SAN networking and enterprise storage solutions, including NetApp (NFS exports, provisioning, snapshots).
• Troubleshoot and resolve Linux system, storage, network, and application issues; perform root cause analysis and log investigation.
• Implement and maintain server security, access controls, patching, and compliance.
• Create and update documentation, runbooks, installation procedures, and operational guides.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Linux servers, services, and infrastructure components.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related field.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Strong understanding of Linux OS installation, updates, kernel modules, services, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with PXE/Kickstart Linux OS installation, DNS, DHCP, NFS, LDAP, and NIS administration.
• Experience with Apache web server configuration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Jenkins, SVN, Git, and Gerrit configuration and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with Docker or Podman containers.
• Understanding of SAN networking concepts (iSCSI, Fiber Channel, zoning).
• Proficiency with NetApp storage administration.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across system, storage, networking, and application layers.
• Solid scripting ability (Bash, Python or similar).

Preferred

• Experience with automation/configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet).
• Knowledge of virtualization (VMware, KVM) or cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Grafana and Zabbix).

The base range is $160,000-$190,000. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to convert to a full-time regular position. We also offer new-hire RSU grants and the opportunity for annual RSU grants, as well as other highly competitive benefits.