Service Desk Engineer

Zones, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Zones, LLC is seeking a Service Desk Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire, onsite in San Jose, CA. You will handle escalation issues from the service desk and work with cross-functional teams to resolve complex GPU server, storage, and networking problems.

You will train others, contribute to lab and test systems, and travel ~5–10% as needed, ensuring product quality and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of field engineering supporting complex GPU servers, storage enclosures, networking systems, and enterprise GPU environments.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with IPMI and BMC tools.
• Experience working with Linux, VMware, and Windows Server operating systems.
• Strong understanding of x86 architecture.
• Experience using debug and diagnostic tools for PCIe, CPU, memory, and motherboard issue isolation.
• Knowledge of motherboard design, networking technologies, cabling, network switches, and storage controllers.
• Scripting, automation, low-level debugging, system testing, and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Handle escalation issues from the Service help desk and provide technical information to education and service teams.
• Bridge engineering and customer escalation issues across product managers, architects, engineers, developers, logistics, quality, and service teams.
• Work with engineering, quality, and product management to isolate and resolve product issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot iSCSI, multipath fiber, RoCE, SAS, and network switches.
• Create test plans, SOPs, best practice guides, and training materials.
• Mentor and support junior service engineers and travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Eng / CS degree

Tools

IPMI

BMC tools

Linux

VMware

Windows Server

x86 architecture

PCIe debugging tools

Python

Kubernetes

Redfish

Job description

Company Overview:

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there's really only one: Zones - First Choice for IT.

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview:

Term: 6-month contract to hire

Location: on-site in San Jose California

Pay: up to $39/hr

Hours: M-F- 8-5pm

What you will do as the Service Desk Engineer:

You will help provide technical information to education and service teams, and may assist with teaching and presenting technical hardware/software to many audiences. Your primary role will be handling escalation issues from our Service help desk department. Understanding the root cause from an engineering and quality perspective, as well as helping solve complex issues and providing these solutions throughout the service teams. You will be working alongside Product managers, architects, engineers, developers, logistics teams, quality teams, and service teams to help bridge and close the gap between engineering and customer escalation issues. Your impact will be directly responsible for ensuring our commitment to product quality, service, and engineering excellence.

• Support global customers and service teams. Must be able to work swing and graveyard shifts and, depending on assignment, may need to work weekends.
• Help build, automate, and maintain lab and test systems.
• Troubleshoot and isolate x86 component issues, including CPU, memory, PSU, and motherboard failures.
• Analyze and debug CPU, memory, motherboard, GPU, PCIe, and AOC related issues.
• Understand BMC chip functionality and utilize various BMC tools and software.
• Assist in resolving issues escalated by L1 and L2 engineering teams within a reasonable timeframe.
• Apply troubleshooting methodologies, including system log analysis, error code interpretation, and diagnostic tool usage.
• Support root cause analysis, triage, and postmortem investigations through lab testing, engineering collaboration, and daily issue tracking until root cause is identified.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and product management teams to isolate and resolve product issues.
• Maintain organization and prioritize service escalations, documentation, records, and test logs for review.
• Clearly communicate technical issues and resolutions to customers, engineering teams, and management.
• Configure and troubleshoot iSCSI, multipath fiber, RoCE, SAS, and network switches.
• Reproduce field issues in the lab and perform low-level validation testing. Review findings with engineering teams.
• Create test plans, SOPs, best practice guides, educational materials, and training documentation.
• Work comfortably in Linux, VMware, and server environments.
• Perform basic scripting using shell or batch scripts.
• Drive customer success through documentation, training, education, and issue resolution.
• Train internal employees, customers, ASPs, and partners on SMC solutions as needed.
• Mentor and support junior service engineers.
• Travel to customer sites when necessary to assist with issue resolution.
• Generate reports and analyze databases to identify recurring or widespread product issues.
• Audit helpdesk tickets when requested by service management.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in field engineering supporting complex GPU servers, storage enclosures, networking systems, and enterprise GPU environments.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with IPMI and BMC tools.
• Experience working with Linux, VMware, and Windows Server operating systems.
• Strong understanding of x86 architecture.
• Experience using debug and diagnostic tools for PCIe, CPU, memory, and motherboard issue isolation.
• Knowledge of motherboard design, networking technologies, cabling, network switches, and storage controllers.
• Skills in scripting, automation, low-level debugging, system testing, and performance testing.
• Experience with Python, VMware, Kubernetes, Redfish, and related technologies.
• Certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, A+, Linux Administration, or Server+ are a plus.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting iSCSI, multipath fiber, RoCE, SAS, and network switches. GPU server experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and engineering teams in challenging situations.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10% as needed.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team.

As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

At Zones, work is more than a job -with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you're interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member's Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.