Hardware Sustaining Engineer

DigitalOcean

Denver, United States
Base: $83,000 - $104,000; bonus/equity: eligible f...
On-site
Hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Server hardware and firmware knowledge
Python and bash scripting skills
The role involves supporting the hardware infrastructure of the DigitalOcean server fleet through its entire operational lifecycle

Job Summary

  • The role involves supporting the hardware infrastructure of the DigitalOcean server fleet through its entire operational lifecycle.
  • Candidates will participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and act as Tier 2 escalation for Datacenter Operations regarding hardware issues.
  • DigitalOcean offers competitive compensation including bonuses, equity, and reimbursement for conferences and training to support career development.

Matching Summary

The role involves supporting the hardware infrastructure of the DigitalOcean server fleet through its entire operational lifecycle.

Salary

Base: $83,000 - $104,000; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and equity grants; Benefits: Flexible time off, EAP, conference reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Server hardware and firmware knowledge
  • Python and BASH scripting skills
  • 24/7 on-call rotation availability
  • Tier 2 escalation support capability

Nice-to-have

  • JTAG debugging experience
  • Firmware troubleshooting expertise
  • Wire sniffing experience
  • Passion for constant improvement
  • Strong collaboration across stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or Engineering degree
  • Mid-tier scale cloud infrastructure experience
  • Technical degree or equivalent practical experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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