Job Description
This role involves managing and automating a hardware lab for Ubuntu server certification, developing and extending hardware management tools using Python, and collaborating with a global team to improve data center operations and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and operate the lab for Ubuntu server certification, including hardware and software setup.
- Develop and extend MAAS automation tooling using Python to support hardware management and integration.
- Coordinate with vendors, track assets, and handle deliveries for lab equipment.
- Maintain and update hardware and network monitoring systems through automation.
- Ensure the physical organization and configuration of the lab environment.
- Standardize processes, configurations, and procedures across data centers.
- Update asset management tools and firmware for lab hardware as needed.
Requirements
- The candidate must be based in Xizhi District, New Taipei City and be willing to work on-site at the lab.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
- Python programming experience.
- Linux Administration experience.
- Experience working with a mix of Rack and Virtual systems.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work with a globally distributed team of passionate engineers.
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
- Experience in managing and operating a server lab, including software defined hardware management and automation tooling.
- Experience developing or working with Metal as a Service (MAAS) software to work with server and network hardware.
- Experience creating integrations with testing and scheduling software such as Testflinger.
- Experience managing the physical setup of a lab, including structuring, tidying, and executing changes either self or through remote hands.
- Experience standardizing processes, configurations, and procedures in cooperation with engineers in other data centres.
- Experience improving and extending hardware and network monitoring through automation.
- Experience updating asset management tools to ensure hardware accuracy and completeness.
- Experience updating equipment firmware when appropriate.
Benefits & Perks
Annual performance-driven bonus
Additional benefits reflecting company values and local needs
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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