NVIDIA GPU Cloud Infrastructure - Platform Engineer

Location: Germany, Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

We are looking for a best-in-class engineer to join our cloud infrastructure team to focus on deployment and data center operations supporting game streaming services based in our Frankfurt datacenter.

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA’s Cloud Gaming service streaming games at the highest quality to any and every user regardless of their device types and capabilities – low-end PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. Using the most advanced GPUs and NVIDIA proprietary software, GeForce NOW transforms the gaming experience with always up-to-date games on always the latest hardware, a streaming experience equal to that of a local PC, and near-instant launch – just click and play!

What you will be doing:

• Weekly onsite visits to the Frankfurt datacenter required.
• Oversee site integration teams as they perform physical installation of server and network infrastructure in lab and production datacenter environments per the documented standards. Assist with the physical installation efforts as needed.
• Setup and configure server operating systems for both Linux, Windows and KVM virtualized environments.
• Perform triage and hardware diagnostics on deployed devices. Fix and replace failed hardware components.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts across the global infrastructure. Supervise inbound/outbound shipping tickets.
• Basic configuration of network switch and rack PDU devices.
• Build and maintain documentation and update monitoring systems detailing the configurations of deployed solutions.
• Work with automation and provisioning teams to establish calibration, burn-in and hardware validation procedures for the recommended hardware configurations.

What we need to see:

• 5+ years of experience in installing, configuring and basic problem solving in both Linux and Windows operating systems in global, large-scale environments.
• Hands-on experience for server hardware at the component level: sbios, vbios, firmware, IPMI, component burn-in process, and memory and cpu testing.
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of network protocols: TCP/IP, SMB, HTTP, NFS, FTP, SNMP, DHCP.
• Proficiency in basic switch setup to include interface, VLANs, access/trunk port configuration.
• Ability to quickly learn and evaluate new technologies.
• Ability to influence and establish relationships with other software and IT functional groups such as development, server, storage and security teams.
• BS Degree or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, and work experience. Certifications desired (CCNA, CompTIA A+, etc).

NVIDIA is a diverse equal opportunity employer. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world on our team and our collaborative talent continues to drive NVIDIA's growth. We are seeking creative and independent engineers with real passion for technology!