Provisioning Engineer — Linux Automation for Onboarding

WebHosting; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Vultr Cares)

401(k) plan with company match

Professional Development Reimbursement

11 holidays + PTO + rollover

Sabbatical every 5 years + anniversary

Remote office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Wellable subscription

Job summary

Vultr is seeking a Provisioning Engineer to drive high-volume server activation and onboarding for its global cloud infrastructure. You will develop repeatable provisioning systems, automate workflows, and work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Platform teams to support rapid expansion through 2026.

The role emphasizes Linux-focused automation, strong scripting skills, and attention to detail to deliver at scale during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux automation and scripting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver at scale.
• Experience with server onboarding and provisioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end server onboarding, including imaging and firmware updates.
• Provision new servers to meet capacity requirements.
• Validate onboarding and hand off to Platform team.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering.
• Build and improve automation scripts and pipelines.
• Track onboarding metrics and drive improvements.
• Support server repurposing and migration activities.
• Maintain documentation and runbooks for provisioning workflows.
• Collaborate with Hardware team during physical onboarding.
• Contribute to process optimization for higher onboarding volume.

Skills

Linux

Scripting

Automation

Server onboarding

Capacity planning

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Vultr Cares

100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.

401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting

Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year

11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan

Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year

$500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year

Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month

Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month

Company paid Wellable subscription

Join Vultr

Vultr is seeking a Provisioning Engineer to drive high-volume server activation and support the rapid expansion of Vultr’s global cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a Linux-focused automation enthusiast with strong scripting fundamentals and a desire to learn. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver at scale during peak onboarding periods.

This is your opportunity to join our fast-growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure. You will directly contribute to onboarding thousands of new servers through 2026, helping fuel customer growth and capacity expansion while building repeatable, automated provisioning systems that power Vultr’s leadership in bare metal, GPU, and high-performance cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end server onboarding, including initial imaging and bundled firmware updates.

Respond to capacity management to provision new servers efficiently.

Perform basic post-onboard validation and ensure smooth handoff to the Platform team.

Coordinate closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions Engineering teams for new assignments.

Build and improve automation scripts and provisioning pipelines.

Track and report on onboarding metrics, identifying bottlenecks and driving improvements.

Support server repurposing and migration activities as part of the broader lifecycle process.

Maintain detailed documentation and runbooks for repeatable provisioning workflows.

Collaborate with the Hardware team when physical coordination is required during onboarding.

Contribute to process optimization to handle increasing onboarding volume with high quality.

Compensation

$80,000 – $100,000

Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

Inclusion & Privacy

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

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