Key job responsibilities
Lead the bring-up and validation of new server platforms that host cloud compute instances, owning the technical plan from early lab testing through production launch, and bringing in hardware, firmware, and Nitro experts where the work needs them.
Own the approach to reducing hardware and software failures across a large-scale server fleet. Use data to find root causes, and drive permanent fixes and mechanisms that eliminate entire classes of failure and improve reliability.
Design and lead the software and automation that streamline how new platforms are introduced, setting the standard for provisioning, deployment, and validation so platforms reach production faster and with a high quality bar.
Take on ambiguous, difficult problems that span firmware, operating systems, networking, and infrastructure. Define the technical strategy and break the work into pieces that you and others can deliver in parallel.
Improve the safety, agility, and automation of the build and launch process across the team and partner teams. Review designs, operational readiness reviews, post-incident analyses, and code, and raise the bar for operational excellence.
Mentor and coach engineers, take part in hiring, and help the team succeed without depending on your presence.
3+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience
4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
2+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
1+ years of development/programming/scripting language (Python/Java/Bash/Perl) experience
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
Knowledge of hardware platforms
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USA, WA, Seattle - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually
