Staff Engineer- Server and Storage Hardware

Position Description 

As an integral part of our hardware engineering division, you will lead efforts in the holistic selection, development, integration, and maintenance of server hardware, concentrating on the nuances of CPU and chipset performances, system integration, and firmware nuances. Your collaboration with cross-functional teams will drive hardware reliability, efficiency, and foresight in our data centers, laying foundations for the future of our server infrastructure. 

Position Responsibilities 

As a Staff Engineer, you will: 

• Contribute to the architectural design and enhancement of server hardware, emphasizing CPU, chipset, and overall system integration and interoperability for large-scale data center operations 

• Navigate the complexities of hardware solutions with ODM partners, focusing on customization that integrates seamlessly with existing systems and future technologies 

• Contribute to innovation in firmware management strategies, ensuring system stability, performance optimization, and security across all server platforms 

• Oversee comprehensive BMC protocols, including development, deployment, and maintenance, ensuring remote management capabilities are reliable, secure, and efficient 

• Mastermind the utilization of Metal as a Service (MaaS), elevating server provisioning automation and operational efficiencies 

• Supervise server fleet health and performance, focusing on strategic upgrades, proactive maintenance, and quick response to hardware, firmware, and integration anomalies 

• Devise and implement automation scripts and tools for a wide range of hardware management tasks using languages and software like Terraform, Ansible, Python, Linux, and Bash 

• Collaborate intensively with network engineering to optimize data center functionality, considering the impact of hardware integration and firmware compatibility 

• Contribute towards steering hardware lifecycle strategies, assessing ongoing performance, cost-effectiveness, and longevity from procurement to decommissioning 

• Contribute expert-level guidance and active involvement in open-source hardware initiatives and communities, particularly those focusing on integration, BMC, and firmware aspects 

• Play a vital role in the architectural strategy and support system for cloud services, balancing hardware capabilities with cloud performance, reliability, and cost implications 

• Keep a finger on the pulse of industry innovations, especially concerning CPU, chipset, firmware, and BMC developments, ready to lead adaptation and advancement within our infrastructure 

Qualifications 

• Solid expertise in server hardware architecture, particularly focusing on CPU, chipset, integration, and interoperability standards 

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in firmware management strategies and tools, ensuring system reliability and security 

• Demonstrated experience with BMC, crafting solutions for enhanced remote management of server hardware 

• Extensive background in working with open hardware standards and communities, with a contribution history to relevant projects 

• Mastery of MaaS and proven success in elevating server fleet management and automation practices 

• Proficiency in scripting and automation, with adept use of Terraform, Ansible, Python, Linux, and Bash in a hardware management context 

• Insight into the interplay between hardware and network architectures within large-scale data center environments 

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to integration details 

• Proven collaborative spirit, thriving in fast-paced, interdisciplinary settings, and managing multiple high-stake projects efficiently 

• Industry certifications that endorse expertise in hardware engineering, firmware management, or data center operations are highly beneficial 

Required Experience 

• 7+ years in server hardware engineering, with significant emphasis on CPU, chipset, integration, firmware, and BMC aspects 

• 4+ years of comprehensive experience in the orchestration of large-scale data centers, particularly relating to hardware’s role in overall system performance and security 

• Track record of leading innovative hardware projects from conceptualization to implementation, with measurable success in performance enhancement and operational efficiency 

• 4+ years collaborating with OEMs and ODMs in hardware design, selection, tuning and optimization 

• 4+ years of experience working with security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth  

• 4+ years of experience in implementing and maintaining large scale, high-availability infrastructure systems 

• 4+ years of proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing large data centers, large scale server deployments 

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in systems/server management working with technologies like Redfish, BMC, and IPMI standards 

• 3+ years of experience integrating and configuring cloud storage solutions such as direct attached storage, Storage Area Network (SAN), JBOD/JBOD 

• 3+ years of experience in a collaborative development environment, utilizing modern software development methodologies     

• 3+ years scripting/coding experience in one of the following languages: C/C++ development, Bash, Python or GO  

Desired Experience 

• 8+ years of professional software development experience 

• 5+ years of experience with systems architecture and design 

• 5+ years of experience working with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service  

• 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks 

• 1+ years of technical leadership experience   

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience