Full-Time

Senior Hardware Infrastructure Engineer

Posted on 9/6/2024

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$155k - $180kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Remote in USA

This is a remote role.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Server Administration
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Chef
Python
Git
Go
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Technical Degree (BS Computer Science/Engineering) or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong understanding of x86 server hardware architecture and subsystems. Ideally, you’ve worked with non-x86 hardware too!
  • Demonstrated professional proficiency in configuration management best-practices (we use Ansible and Chef)
  • Experience automating server components at large-scale using industry-standard tooling (Redfish, IPMI, etc) including a deep understanding of benchmarking, automating test frameworks, and process automation in general
  • Practical knowledge of PXE boot, UEFI, Linux/OS boot, AMI/OEM BIOS distributions, OpenBMC/AMI/OEM BMC implementations, RAID and other storage resiliency technologies, and the full Network stack- from NIC firmware to TCP/IP
  • Adept at Linux (or Unix) operating systems. You’ll be spending a lot of time working in one!
  • Comfortable with version control systems (we use Git) and proficient in at least one programming language (such as Python or Go)
  • Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call rotation with other members of the team
  • Excellent communication skills, both within the team and with the broader company
  • Have an insatiable passion for hardware, both new and old
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate product roadmaps into next-generation server hardware requirements that align with DigitalOcean's mission.
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution for system hardware issues impacting both customers and internal operations.
  • Enhance firmware and hardware configuration automation and validation processes, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of both platforms and components (NIC, Storage, BMC).
  • Directly influence the future of server technology, shaping innovative solutions that drive business growth and competitive advantage.
  • Unlock new levels of innovation and agility in server design, leveraging ODM partnerships to adapt quickly to market demands.
  • Guide server platforms from inception to production, ensuring high quality, timely delivery, and successful market adoption.

DigitalOcean provides cloud computing services that enable developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications efficiently. Its platform offers a range of fully managed services that simplify the process of managing infrastructure, allowing users to focus on software development. DigitalOcean stands out from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, a strong community, and open-source support, which helps users quickly get started and find solutions. The company's goal is to empower developers and small to medium-sized businesses to innovate and grow by reducing the time spent on infrastructure management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$168.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud-native tools aligns with DigitalOcean's offerings.
  • Rising Kubernetes adoption benefits DigitalOcean's Kubernetes services.
  • Expansion of the global developer community increases DigitalOcean's customer base.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Vultr with a matching $3.5 billion valuation.
  • Potential over-reliance on Ceph for storage solutions poses risks.
  • Operational complexity may rise with new features like Droplet Autoscale Pools.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean offers a no DevOps required experience for developers.
  • The company focuses on simplicity and open source to attract developers.
  • DigitalOcean's mission-critical infrastructure supports rapid application deployment and scaling.

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Benefits

Remote-first

Full health coverage

Wellness coverage

Flexible vacation time

Team-building & social events

401(k) plans

ESPP

Education support

Partner support

Employee giving

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