Data Center Engineer I
DigitalOcean is a leading technology company focused on simplifying cloud services for developers. They are seeking a Data Center Engineer I to maintain and grow the physical infrastructure of their cloud, managing servers and networking gear to enable scalability for the company and its customers.
Responsibilities
- Deploying and maintaining Data Center infrastructure
- Racking, stacking and wiring servers, power distribution units, and switches
- Installing servers, switches, routers, and storage hardware
- Submitting RMA to equipment manufacturers and shipping and receiving gear to and from remote locations and vendors
- Submitting and tracking remote work requests and managing server and component inventory
- Diagnosing and repairing hardware and performing upgrades, integrations, rebuilds and other projects as needed
- Debugging network, hardware, and Linux OS related issues
- Inventory and asset management
Skills
- Experience in deploying, maintaining, and working in a data center environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills in networking, hardware, GPU and Linux operating systems, with experience diagnosing and repairing hardware, executing upgrades, and performing hardware installations
- Proficient in Linux OS, including working with terminal sessions and command-line interfaces
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and a positive, can-do attitude
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen aptitude for deep technical dives to quickly and efficiently resolve issues
- Experience submitting and tracking remote work requests, as well as managing server and component inventory
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
- Valid driver's license and comfort with driving
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10%–15% travel)
- Capability to remain on your feet throughout the workday
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs
Benefits
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Local Employee Meetups
- Flexible time off policy
- May qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance
- Equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program
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