On‑Site Hardware Engineer: Server & Networking Pro

AutoScale Ventures; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Leave Days, Vacation Time, and Paid JH

Equipment Funds

Profit Sharing

Long-Term Employment

Collaborative Team Culture

Job summary

AutoScale Ventures in Kirkland, WA is seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineer / Server Technician to build, maintain, and troubleshoot our server infrastructure powering VinAudit and SquidProxies products. You’ll support data center locations in Kirkland, Bellevue, and Tukwila, assembling servers, diagnosing hardware issues, managing inventory, and testing new configurations.

Ideal candidates have hands-on server experience, Linux and Windows admin skills, strong problem-solving, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers.
• Experience with Linux and Windows server administration and networking.
• Strong problem-solving, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work on-site regular hours and provide on-call support.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build, rack, cable, configure, and maintain servers and related networking equipment.
• Work alongside our senior hardware engineer on installations, repairs, upgrades, and new projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including failed drives, servers, switches, and network connectivity problems.
• Travel between data center locations for scheduled work and urgent troubleshooting.
• Support Linux and Windows server administration and networking.
• Maintain accurate hardware inventory, equipment records, and documentation.
• Help design, assemble, and test prototype devices and cost‑effective server configurations.
• Document configurations, troubleshooting steps, and operating procedures.
• Communicate progress, issues, and next steps clearly with our distributed team.
• Participate in on‑call support and respond promptly to production incidents, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Server hardware

Linux admin

Windows admin

Networking

Job description

AutoScale Ventures in Kirkland, WA is seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineer / Server Technician to build, maintain, and troubleshoot our server infrastructure powering VinAudit and SquidProxies products. You’ll support data center locations in Kirkland, Bellevue, and Tukwila, assembling servers, diagnosing hardware issues, managing inventory, and testing new configurations.

Ideal candidates have hands-on server experience, Linux and Windows admin skills, strong problem-solving, and the ability to