Computer System Engineer (Linux)

KLA-Tencor (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA-Tencor (Singapore) Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Linux systems engineer to develop and maintain customized SUSE Linux OS images aligned with our hardware and software requirements. You will automate configuration using SaltStack or Ansible, apply a test-driven development approach, and document all configurations and tools.

You will collaborate with hardware engineering, software development, and system integration teams to ensure reliable deployment and ongoing support of Linux-based

Qualifications

• Experience in Linux OS image customization.
• Background in compute cluster/server environments.
• Familiarity with hardware diagnostics and integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customized SUSE Linux OS images aligned with hardware/software requirements.
• Automate configuration using SaltStack or Ansible.
• Implement test-driven development for configurations and scripts.
• Create and maintain documentation for configurations and tools.
• Develop diagnostic scripts and collaborate with hardware/software teams.

Skills

Hardware design

Linux image creation

SaltStack

Ansible

Bash/Python scripting

Networking design (InfiniBand/Ethernet

TDD / automation testing

Documentation

Independent / collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Master's Degree

PhD (Academic)

Tools

SaltStack

Ansible

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain customized SUSE Linux OS images aligned with KLA's hardware and software requirements.

• Use configuration management tools such asSaltorAnsibleto automate and streamline system configuration.

• Implement atest-driven developmentapproach to ensure reliability and maintainability of system configurations and scripts.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed processes, configurations, and tools.

• Develop diagnostic scripts to integrate with existing diagnostic suites, improving system troubleshooting capabilities for both configuration and hardware-related issues.

• Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams including hardware engineering, software development, and system integration to ensure seamless deployment and support of Linux-based systems.

• Participate in regular team meetings, design reviews, and code walkthroughs to share progress, gather feedback, and align on project goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience in computer hardware design, particularly in compute cluster or server environments.

• Experience in networking design, including InfiniBand, Ethernet switches, with expertise in port mapping and configuration.

• Familiarity with modern memory technologies (e.g., DDR4/DDR5, DIMM, LPDDR, HBM).

• Proven experience with Linuxoperating system customization and image creation.

• Proficiency inSaltStack,Ansible, or similar configuration management tools is a plus.

• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and diagnostics.

• Familiarity with test-driven development practices and tools.

• Excellent documentation skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Experience in hardware troubleshooting and integration with diagnostic tools.

• Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment with shared responsibilities and goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years