Virtualization Platform & Orchestration Engineer

Samsung Electronics Perú; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking a Virtualization Platform & Orchestration Engineer to join the Wireless Networks team. You will be a key contributor on a multi-functional group, handling installation, test engineering and Tier2/3 support for NFV platforms and orchestration solutions.

The role requires strong Linux, OpenStack and Kubernetes expertise, plus experience with CNCF tools and cloud hyperscalers. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS/TE is required.
• Master’s degree is beneficial.
• Experience with virtualization technology in a professional environment.
• Linux proficiency with scripting and CLI.
• Experience with OpenStack and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud hyperscalers and CNF/paaS tooling.
• Knowledge of RAN, core, and transport networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning and configuration of virtualized environments (KVM, BIOS, Linux, networking scripts).
• Install and maintain OpenStack, Kubernetes-based CaaS environments and CNCF tooling.
• Develop tests, execute plans and document results for orchestration solutions.
• Troubleshoot Tier2/3 issues and provide RCA with R&D; participate in 24x7 support as needed.

Skills

Linux scripting

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Python

DevOps CI/CD

Networking

Troubleshooting

CPU pinning/NUMA

VMware/Cloud hyperscalers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS/TE

Master’s degree (beneficial)

Tools

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Jaeger

Grafana

Kiali

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Position Summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Role and Responsibilities

The role of the Wireless Networks Team is to support our carrier customers through innovative technology. The dynamic culture at Samsung offers both great challenge and great reward. If you want to work among the very best talent in the industry, working on the most innovative products in the world, Samsung is the place to be. We are looking for a Virtualization Platform & Orchestration Engineer to join our Wireless Networks team. You will be a key contributor on a multi-functional team of R&D, systems engineering, product validation and product support as we introduce Samsung products to Wireless Carriers.

• Installation and Commissioning – Work on a team of engineers providing installation support (lab and production) for the Samsung NFV Platform and Orchestration solutions, including: installation, commissioning and configuration of virtualized environment. This includes BIOS configuration, Linux Operating System installations and configuration, network scripts, etc. KVM, numa, grub configuration. Installation of Openstack platform, and configuration of the same. Installation, configuration and maintenance of Kubernetes-based CaaS environments, including Redhat Openshift and Windriver Titanium, as well as the community version of Kubernetes. Installation, configuration and maintenance of CNCF PaaS toolsets, such as Prometheus, Jaeger, Grafana, Kiali, etc.
• Test Engineering – Create test cases, test plans and execute test plans for Samsung Orchestration solutions in Samsung Lab as well as in customer labs. Document test results. This includes feature testing, performance testing and inter-operability testing.
• Tier2/3 Support – Work in a team environment, to troubleshoot commercial Virtualization and Orchestration application issues, propose workarounds, and work with R&D to provide the RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to the customer. This sometimes involves 24x7 support. Works closely with various support organizations and cross-functional teams from SEA and Samsung R&D to achieve successful new product roll-outs and developments. Ensure that customer commitments are achieved according to plan. Ability to travel sporadically during the project.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS/TE is required.
• Master’s degree is beneficial.
• Experience working in a professional and highly technical environment with a distinct exposure to virtualization technology.
• Experience and comfort working in a Linux environment, including scripting and command-line proficiency.
• Experience working with various virtualization technologies, such as Openstack and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of cloud-native concepts preferred.
• Experience working with commercial cloud hyperscalers.
• Thorough understanding of virtualization technologies such as CPU pinning, NUMA, guest isolation in multi-tenant scenarios, and SRIOV.
• Understanding of ETSI MANO Reference Architecture and the functions of the various components described therein.
• Knowledge of wireless network technologies, including RAN, Core and Transport.
• Knowledge of various software engineering concepts, such as message queues, multi-threading, algorithms, interfaces, inter-process communication, security, and relational databases.
• Understanding of networking concepts, such as TCP/IP, VLAN, sockets, IPv4/6, NAT, routing and interface snooping.
• Experience with switch configuration preferred.
• Knowledge of various compute resource aspects: CPU, memory and disk and assessing the performance of each.
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, and CI/CD.
• Must have troubleshooting experience using command-line tools and scripting tools, such as shell, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Acumen – Key contributor in driving the technical solutions to customer through complex organizational dynamics.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to fast-changing technology.
• Ability to follow complex procedures accurately and thoroughly.
• Presentations Skills – Leveraging your ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including our R&D, as well as Samsung vendors and customers.
• Excellence – Dealing with Ambiguity bringing your experience in problem solving and ability to navigate complex organizations with pivotal shifts.

Life @ Samsung

https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/life-at-samsung/

Benefits @ Samsung

• Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 12 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 12 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.
• In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at https://news.samsung.com/global/.