Senior Linux Engineer

Microsoft Corporation; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative tech giant, where you will play a crucial role as a Senior Linux Engineer. This position offers the opportunity to oversee Linux-based server infrastructure, collaborate with silicon engineers, and drive innovation in cloud technology. You'll be responsible for advanced administration, system automation, and providing technical support, all while ensuring a seamless customer experience. With a focus on smart growth and high efficiency, this role is perfect for those passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in the cloud infrastructure space. Embrace the chance to grow and succeed in a supportive and forward-thinking environment!

Benefits

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Savings and investments

Maternity and paternity leave

Generous time away

Giving programs

Opportunities to network and connect

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software/network/system engineering.
• Experience with scripting languages for system automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Linux server infrastructure and ensure operational excellence.
• Implement monitoring systems and provide technical mentorship.

Skills

Linux Engineering

System Automation

Networking

Scripting (Shell, Perl, Python)

Systems Administration

Cloud Platforms (Azure, Google, AWS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Red Hat

Rocky8

Exceed Turbo X

VNC

VDI

Job description

Mountain View, California, United States

Date posted: Jan 21, 2025

Job number: 1801969

Work site: Up to 50% work from home

Travel: 0-25 %

Role type: Profession

Software Engineering

Employment type: Full-Time

Overview

Microsoft Silicon Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for engineers to help achieve that mission.

We are looking for a Senior Linux Engineer to join a growing Silicon Development Compute Solutions team embedded within Microsoft’s Silicon engineering team. The Senior Linux Engineer will be part of a dynamic HPC administration team. This Senior Linux Engineer will have primary responsibilities overseeing services in our Linux-based server infrastructure working with the Silicon Development Compute Solutions team, CAD Operations, and Engineering to support a scalable services and architecture. Come and be part of a team which deeply collaborates with silicon engineers to fulfill a unified vision.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, service engineering, or systems engineering
   • OR equivalent experience.
2. 3+ Years’ system automation experience using some scripting language such as Shell, Perl, or Python
3. 3+ Years supporting Engineering at a semiconductor company

Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of networking, systems administration, automation, and monitoring
• Understanding of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) concepts
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, Google, AWS

Service Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 4, 2025.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of services such as Linux Engineering Display (Exceed Turbo X, VNC, VDI, etc.) and Authentication (RHDS, RHIDM, Free IPA), including the implementation and maintenance of these systems to ensure an excellent customer experience while driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Advanced administration of Linux servers, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of various distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Rocky8), ensuring smooth and efficient operation of both on-premise and Azure Cloud infrastructure.
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to maintain peak performance and reliability, monitor system performance, and implement enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering and CAD teams to tackle and solve complex, challenging problems, driving innovation and optimizing system performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures related to support technologies.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to team members, fostering their development and ensuring effective knowledge transfer.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work:

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.