Silicon CAD Engineer I

Iron Systems is an innovative, customer-focused provider of custom-built computing infrastructure platforms such as network servers, storage, OEM/ODM appliances & embedded systems. For more than 15 years, customer have trusted us for our innovative problem solving combined with holistic design, engineering, manufacturing, logistic and global support services.

Job Title: Silicon CAD Engineer I

Location: US - CA - Sunnyvale

Job Description: Onsite Sunnyvale office

• We are looking for a junior Infrastructure Engineer / Systems Engineer to join our CAD Infrastructure team.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL, Unix shell scripting, and Python development.
• You will participate to maintain and enhance our infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems, and developing automation scripts to streamline operations.
• The person will work in the CAD Infra team supporting different design groups (Architecture, Design, Verification, Physical Implementation) providing Quality metrics for the overall management chain to anticipate risks and help for the design making during the various design phases.
• The dashboards are consumed by project managers, engineering managers and overall leadership team. The person will leverage our Meta tooling to store and visualize the data.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Management:
• Utilize advanced SQL skills to manage and optimize databases.
• Perform database administration tasks, including backups, restores, and performance tuning.
• Develop complex queries, stored procedures, and scripts for data analysis and reporting.
• System Administration:
• Manage and maintain Unix/Linux servers, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain advanced Unix shell scripts for system automation and monitoring.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and security configurations.
• Automation and Scripting:
• Develop Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Integrate Python scripts with various systems and tools to enhance functionality.
• Troubleshoot and debug Python code to resolve issues quickly.
  
  

Requirements:

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SQL for database management and optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of Unix shell scripting and command-line tools.
• Strong Python development skills, with experience in automation and system integration.
  
  

Experience:

• Proven experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles.
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools and practices.
• Understanding of network protocols and security best practices.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.