Senior Hardware Test Engineer

ServiceNow; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI-enhanced technology seeks a skilled professional responsible for resolving infrastructure issues and improving system performance. This role involves experience in software development, systems engineering, and maintaining large, scalable systems. Candidates should excel in Linux, networking, and technical writing, and will be part of a culture focused on automation and efficiency.

Benefits

Health plans including flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan with company match

Flexible time away plan

Family leave programs

Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI into workflows.
• Proficient in software development and coding in languages such as Python, C/C++, Golang, or JavaScript.
• Extensive experience working with Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainable resolution to infrastructure issues.
• Drive improvements in system reliability and performance.
• Create processes to automate activities in the environment.

Skills

Technical writing

Networking skills

Attention to detail

Linux knowledge

IP addressing

MySQL database administration

Monitoring large systems

System troubleshooting

Job description

Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

What you get to do in this role:

• Provide relief and sustainable resolution to issues within our infrastructure.
• Use your experience in software development, systems engineering and networking to proactively prevent repeatable issues.
• Drive initiatives with partner teams to improve the reliability and performance of the infrastructure through improved system design.
• Drive a culture of intolerance to manual activity which results in a highly automated environment delivering scalable solutions.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you have:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• Proficient in technical writing.
• Coding experience in various languages (Python, C/C++, Golang, or JavaScript).
• Extensive experience in working with Linux-based environments.
• Expert knowledge of system configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting firmware and configuration issues.
• Experience working directly with hardware vendors for troubleshooting and RCAs
• Ability to identify topics, develop, maintain guides, and process documentation
• Deep knowledge of Linux systems.
• Networking skills, IP addressing, and routing.
• MySQL database administration.
• Monitoring of large and scalable systems, application,s and networks.
• Uncompromising attention to detail.
• Ability to work in shifts that cover one weekend day.

JV20

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $140,700 - $239,200, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here .

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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