Maas Hardware Lab Engineer (Greater Boston Area)

Canonical - Jobs; Xico; Híbrido; MXN 1,432,000 - 1,792,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software company is seeking a MAAS Hardware Lab Engineer to manage a server lab in the Boston area. This role involves using Python for developing MAAS software, ensuring the lab's operations and asset accuracy. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and experience in Linux Administration. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage priorities are essential. This hybrid position offers an exciting opportunity in the technology sector.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience with Python programming is required.
• Experience in Linux Administration is also required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day operations of a server lab.
• Use Python to develop the Metal as a Service (MAAS) software.
• Improve hardware and network monitoring through automation.
• Update asset management tools for hardware accuracy.

Conocimientos

Python programming

Linux Administration

Time management

Effective communication

Ability to manage competing priorities

Rack and Virtual systems experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Descripción del empleo

This role is home based in the Boston metropolitan area, and you are expected to be able to visit our Boston lab regularly, 4 - 6 times per month.

This is a Python software engineering opportunity for a computer lab engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, and the latest server and network technologies.

Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, a growing international software company.

If you love hacking in your home lab and are curious about hardware, you will love this opportunity.

As a MAAS Hardware Lab Engineer in Canonical, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of our lab in the Boston area which serves as a centre point for Ubuntu server certification of US based silicon and server designs.

This includes software defined hardware management, working with, and developing data centre automation tooling (MAAS), interacting with vendors, asset tracking and handling deliveries.

What you’ll do:

• Own a fully automated server lab with the latest server and network silicon from leading vendors.
• Use your Python development skills to develop the Metal as a Service (MAAS) software to work with a large variety of server and network hardware.
• Actively expand MAAS functionality by creating integrations with testing and scheduling software such as Testflinger.
• Manage the physical setup of the lab, ensure it is well structured and tidy, and execute changes either self or through remote hands.
• Work to standardise processes, configurations, and procedures in cooperation with engineers in our other data centres.
• Improve and extend hardware and network monitoring through automation.
• Regularly update asset management tools to ensure accuracy and completeness of the lab's hardware.
• Update of equipment firmware when appropriate / needed.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Python programming experience
• Linux Administration experience
• Mix of Rack and Virtual systems experience
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work with a globally distributed team of passionate engineers

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