Software Development Engineer 2

Aquent (United States); Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a global technology leader to advance cloud infrastructure. We seek an engineer to join a pivotal team evaluating emerging hardware and optimizing performance for our cloud platform.

You will analyze workloads across hardware platforms, develop new tools, and apply AI to collect and interpret performance data, helping shape technology adoption that impacts millions of users.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with performance analysis.
• Knowledge of hardware or hardware/software analysis.
• Experience evaluating workloads on multiple hardware platforms.
• Familiarity with Virtual Desktop environments for access setup.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging hardware technologies for cloud services.
• Analyze software workloads and perform performance analysis to identify bottlenecks.
• Perform hardware/software analysis to determine best fit for cloud platform.
• Measure and analyze key cloud workloads on new hardware.
• Develop tools and leverage AI to improve data collection and analysis.

Skills

Performance analysis

Hardware/software analysis

Workload evaluation

VDI familiarity

AI tooling

Tools

AI tooling

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a global technology leader at the forefront of cloud computing and innovation, dedicated to building the future of digital experiences. This company is renowned for its groundbreaking advancements and commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the tech world.

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the foundational technology that powers global cloud services? We are seeking a talented engineer to join a pivotal team focused on evaluating emerging hardware and optimizing performance for our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. In this dynamic role, you will directly influence the strategic adoption of new technologies, ensuring our cloud platform remains at the forefront of efficiency and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that shape the very core of our cloud offerings, directly impacting millions of users and countless applications worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate emerging hardware technologies to assess their suitability and potential impact on cloud services.
• Analyze software workloads and conduct in-depth performance analysis to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Perform comprehensive hardware/software analysis to determine the best fit for our cloud platform.
• Measure and analyze key cloud workloads on new and evolving hardware.
• Develop innovative tools and leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the collection, analysis, and organization of critical performance data.

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with a strong focus on performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hardware or experience in hardware/software analysis.
• Proven ability to evaluate workloads and use cases on various hardware platforms.
• Experience that extends beyond pure software development, incorporating significant hardware‑related or performance analysis work.
• Familiarity with Virtual Desktop environments for access setup.