Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Compute Platforms

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. Lead architecture and design of enterprise compute and hypervisor platform solutions across hardware, operating systems, virtualization, cloud orchestration, and container orchestration layers .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSan Ramon • California • United StatesSenior💰 $90,700 - $252,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and automating Bare Metal as a Service (BMaaS) platforms, with a strong focus on Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Proficient in architecting Kubernetes platforms and managing enterprise compute environments, ensuring high performance and reliability.

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Bare Metal As A Service (BMaaS)Infrastructure As Code (Terraform, Ansible)Kubernetes Cluster DeploymentUbuntu Linux ExpertiseCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure EngineeringPlatform EngineeringCompute System DesignPXE Boot ProvisioningAutomated Server ImagingRedfish APIsKVM HypervisorsSuse HarvesterOpenStackScripting (Python, Bash)

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

ArgoCDGitHelmUbuntuCisco UCSDell PowerEdgeSupermicro SystemsHPE

Certifications & Qualifications

ITIL CertificationsUbuntu CertificationsCKACKS

Industry Keywords

Cloud OrchestrationContainer OrchestrationLifecycle ManagementEnterprise Compute HardwareTelco CloudEdge Cloud

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudKubernetesLinuxOpenStackPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture and design of enterprise compute and hypervisor platform solutions across hardware, operating systems, virtualization, cloud orchestration, and container orchestration layers
Define standards and automation frameworks for bare metal provisioning and lifecycle management
Design and implement Bare Metal as a Service capabilities
Architect and design Kubernetes platforms on bare metal with QoS and Affinity using ArgoCD
Architect and validate automated deployments of Ubuntu and Harvester operating systems and hypervisors
Design and maintain PXE-based provisioning environments using Redfish APIs for large-scale server deployments
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code with Ansible, Terraform, Helm, Git, Python, and Bash
Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure updates, patching, upgrades, testing, and rollback
Design automated workflows for server builds, firmware lifecycle management, patching, and hardware validation
Evaluate and standardize enterprise hardware platforms for performance, scalability, and reliability
Produce high-level and low-level design documentation, build guides, and operational handoff materials
Troubleshoot storage, Kubernetes, hypervisors, networking, and Linux systems
Partner with operations, network, storage, and platform teams to ensure production-ready designs
Participate in on-call escalation support for complex platform issues
Collaborate globally on change management, documentation, and operational best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or DevOps with a strong focus on Compute system design
Proven experience designing and automating bare metal compute environments at scale
Strong hands-on experience with PXE boot, network-based OS provisioning, and automated server imaging
Experience implementing or supporting Bare Metal as a Service (BMaaS) platforms
Practical experience using Redfish APIs for hardware provisioning, power management, and remote lifecycle operations
Deep expertise with Ubuntu Linux in enterprise environments
Strong hands-on experience with KVM hypervisors, Suse Harvester, and OpenStack
Experience designing and deploying production-grade Kubernetes clusters
Strong background with enterprise compute hardware platforms, including Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge, Supermicro systems, and HPE
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and platform automation
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages
Ability to produce clear, structured technical design documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience
Preferred: OpenStack and Ubuntu KVM administration
Preferred: BareMetal as a Service, Kubernetes on BareMetal, CIS/NIST security and infrastructure lifecycle management
Preferred: ITIL certifications, telco/edge cloud/large enterprise background, Ubuntu Certifications, CKA, or CKS
Master’s degree and related certifications are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus, stock, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans
Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment
Employer-paid employee portion of health, dental, and vision coverage
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
401k saving plan with employer matching
Mental health support platform with therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises
Generous employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Company-paid holidays
Paid volunteer hours
12 weeks paid parental leave