Sr. Staff Hardware and Test Automation Software Eng (REMOTE)

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Position Description 

As an integral part of our Server/OS Testing and Automation team you will participate in selection, development, integration, and maintenance of server hardware, concentrating on the nuances of CPU and chipset performance, storage, GPU, system integration, and firmware nuances. This often requires building tools and automation for testing, burn-in, OS image testing (Windows and Linux), infrastructure as code, and configuration management automation. 

Position Responsibilities 

As a Senior Staff engineer, you will: 

• Spearhead the architectural design and enhancement of server hardware, emphasizing CPU, chipset, storage, GPU, 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 

• Drive innovation of firmware management strategies to ensure good testing, stability, performance, security, and remote management capabilities 

• Develop tools and processes for automated testing of servers and operating system images 

• 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 

• Steer 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, storage, GPU, 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, storage, and GPU 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 OpenStack and proven success in elevating server fleet management and automation practices