What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer – Production Hardware Capacity Engineering position at LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Every day our members use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, build skills and gain insights. We believe amazing things happen when we work together in an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and that what matters most in a candidate is having the skills needed to succeed. It inspires us to invest in our talent and support career growth. Join us to challenge yourself with work that matters.
We are looking for highly skilled, self-motivated, exceptional Sr Hardware Reliability Engineer to help us scale our organization and our infrastructure in support of a rapidly growing business. This position will be part of the Hardware Capacity Engineering team, focused on providing the best and innovative hardware solutions for LinkedIn and deploying them at scale.
The individual hired for this role should have experience with hardware monitoring tools, Python/Bash scripting, performance tuning, and qualifying new hardware.
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is on-site, meaning it will be performed in the specified office on a full-time basis due to the business needs of the team.
This role will be based out of our Ashburn, VA, Richardson, TX or Hillsboro, OR.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the main point of contact and escalation point for the datacenter team on behalf of the Hardware Capacity Engineering team
Monitor and support server builds on the initial deployment
Collect data on any systemic issues with hardware SKUs and participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution
Provide training for DC personnel performing break/fix work for servers
Contribute to improve hardware monitoring and diagnostics tools, including post-break/fix verification
Make recommendations on hardware platforms based on historical reliability and supportability data collected on-site
Basic Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
2 years of experience in a Linux production environment performing system administration and hardware troubleshooting
2 years experience with a Linux configuration management system
2 years of experience scripting with Python, Ruby, Bash, Perl, or similar
2 years of experience benchmarking with common tools such as sysbench, bonnie , ssdbench, iozone or similar
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of relevant work experience
Experience writing, implementing, and maintaining Puppet policies
Experience with RAID concepts, x86 server architecture, TCP/IP networking, and related technologies
Demonstrated experience putting together summary reports and visual presentations of the results of benchmarks and performance tests.
Demonstrated understanding of Linux filesystems, CPU and memory performance tuning, Java optimization, or similar
Experience with Linux CGroups, containers, kernel tuning and related technologies
Experience using specialized benchmarking tools such as SpecJVM, PARSEC, Phoronix Test Suite
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including experience with Excel
Suggested Skills:
- Linux system administration
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Shell scripting
- Performance tuning
- Good communication skills
You will Benefit from our Culture:
LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is [121000 to 198000]. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
LinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer as described in our equal opportunity statement here: https://microsoft.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/LinkedInGCI/EeE8sk7CTIdFmEp9ONzFOTEBM62TPrWLMHs4J1C_QxVTbg?e=5hfhpE. Please reference https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf for more information.
LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
-Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
-Having interviews in an accessible location
-Being accompanied by a service dog
-Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates This document provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://lnkd.in/GlobalDataPrivacyNotice
We are looking for highly skilled, self-motivated, exceptional Sr Hardware Reliability Engineer to help us scale our organization and our infrastructure in support of a rapidly growing business. This position will be part of the Hardware Capacity Engineering team, focused on providing the best and innovative hardware solutions for LinkedIn and deploying them at scale.
The individual hired for this role should have experience with hardware monitoring tools, Python/Bash scripting, performance tuning, and qualifying new hardware.
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is on-site, meaning it will be performed in the specified office on a full-time basis due to the business needs of the team.
This role will be based out of our Ashburn, VA, Richardson, TX or Hillsboro, OR.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the main point of contact and escalation point for the datacenter team on behalf of the Hardware Capacity Engineering team
Monitor and support server builds on the initial deployment
Collect data on any systemic issues with hardware SKUs and participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution
Provide training for DC personnel performing break/fix work for servers
Contribute to improve hardware monitoring and diagnostics tools, including post-break/fix verification
Make recommendations on hardware platforms based on historical reliability and supportability data collected on-site
Basic Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
2 years of experience in a Linux production environment performing system administration and hardware troubleshooting
2 years experience with a Linux configuration management system
2 years of experience scripting with Python, Ruby, Bash, Perl, or similar
2 years of experience benchmarking with common tools such as sysbench, bonnie , ssdbench, iozone or similar
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of relevant work experience
Experience writing, implementing, and maintaining Puppet policies
Experience with RAID concepts, x86 server architecture, TCP/IP networking, and related technologies
Demonstrated experience putting together summary reports and visual presentations of the results of benchmarks and performance tests.
Demonstrated understanding of Linux filesystems, CPU and memory performance tuning, Java optimization, or similar
Experience with Linux CGroups, containers, kernel tuning and related technologies
Experience using specialized benchmarking tools such as SpecJVM, PARSEC, Phoronix Test Suite
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including experience with Excel
Suggested Skills:
- Linux system administration
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Shell scripting
- Performance tuning
- Good communication skills
You will Benefit from our Culture:
LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is [121000 to 198000]. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
LinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer as described in our equal opportunity statement here: https://microsoft.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/LinkedInGCI/EeE8sk7CTIdFmEp9ONzFOTEBM62TPrWLMHs4J1C_QxVTbg?e=5hfhpE. Please reference https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf for more information.
LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
-Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
-Having interviews in an accessible location
-Being accompanied by a service dog
-Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates This document provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://lnkd.in/GlobalDataPrivacyNotice
