Sr. Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Synopsys, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking a Platform Engineer to join the Platform Team. You will focus on automation and process improvements, and strengthen our virtualization and containerization infrastructure within a large HPC environment.

You will troubleshoot Linux OS issues, collaborate across multiple time zones, and coordinate with customers to optimize task handoffs. A proactive, communicative team player is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Linux operating systems (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in engineering environments.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Ansible, Tower, or AWX.

Responsibilities

• Automate processes and drive infrastructure improvements across platforms.
• Enhance virtualization and containerization infrastructure for HPC environments.
• Troubleshoot OS and engineering issues in Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate across time zones and teams on internal projects.
• Coordinate with customers and transfer tasks to team members to optimize time zones.

Skills

Linux proficiency

SRE mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Ansible

Tower/AWX

Virtualization

Containerization

Job description

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive and shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a person looking to work in an intercultural and global team. You thrive on solving challenges in alarge-scaleHPCenvironment, right at the heart of technology. You are passionate about creating scalable processes and enjoy working collaboratively across time zones. Your excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work through issues and challenges make you a valuable team member. You are excited about joining an innovative team that values continuous learning, great leadership, and being part of a growing organization.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Focus on automation and process improvements.
• Enhance our virtualization and containerization infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot operating system and engineering issues within our Linux environment.
• Collaborate on internal projects across various time zones and teams.
• Coordinate with customers and transfer tasks/issues to team members to optimize time zone utilization.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Improving the reliability and performance of our engineering environment.
• Focusing on scaling and managing our engineering environment more effectively.
• Streamlining processes to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Addressing complex operating system and engineering challenges to facilitate smoother operations.
• Ensuring successful project outcomes through effective collaboration across different time zones. Improving customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues promptly.

What You’ll Need:

• Proficient in Linux operating systems, including RHEL, SLES, and Ubuntu.
• Ability to comprehend complex engineering implementations and their interdependencies for effective troubleshooting.
• Experienced with automation platforms such as Ansible, Tower, or AWX.

• Familiar with various architectures, including x86_64, aarch64, and ppc64.
• Extensive knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Well-versed in storage solutions, including local storage and network appliances.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Who You Are:

• Part of a global Team supporting one of the biggest scaled environments that includes multiple HPC clusters, High performance Storage, Large scale private cloud implementation as well as GP U clusters for HPC/G enAI workloads.
• Challenging yourself to work with the latest state of Art technologies
• Being part of one of the biggest private clouds in the world.
• Embrace and implement SRE best practices.
• An individual who monitors and comprehends complex environments.
• Able to break down complex issues into relevant areas and independently coordinate follow-ups with internal teams. A good communicator with interpersonal skills.
• A proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a global, intercultural environment.
• Adept at multitasking and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

The Team You’ll Be a Part Of:

You will be part of the Platform Team at Synopsys, a dynamic group dedicated to driving technological innovation. Our team works on cutting-edge projects, ensuring the reliability and performance of our engineering environment. We collaborate across time zones and cultures, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve our goals.