Must have:
- Possess expert level experience in Linux internals, system administration, and a deep understanding of underlying hardware
- Possess advanced level experience with the Linux kernel, OS, and optimization of their configurations for KVM/QEMU virtualization
- Possess advanced level experience with designing, developing, and deploying software and infrastructure at scale
- Possess advanced level experience in a DevOps, Development, or SysAdmin role working with large scale distributed systems
- Experience with tools like SaltStack for managing infrastructure at scale
- Have great communication and interpersonal skills
- Have relevant experience and a Bachelor’s diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
Our team designs, develops, and manages applications and infrastructure that support Akamai’s Compute products and services. We do this while maintaining Akamai’s mission at the forefront of what we do make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day.
As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Virtualization & Host Platform team you will be at the forefront of Akamai Connected Cloud compute host technologies. Our team is responsible for the host Linux platform from the hardware to the guest VM images kernel, OS, custom KVM/QEMU virtualization layer, guest images, and working closely with next-generation HW teams to ensure new hardware programs succeed in our datacenters.
,[Developing, testing, and distributing changes to software, services, and tools the VHP team is responsible for, Designing and implementing enhancements to VHP observability infrastructure in order to identify and correct problems before they impact our customers, Developing subject matter expertise in VHP components, Identifying and implementing automation best practices for existing products and processes, Collaborating with our support, operations and engineering teams to investigate and troubleshoot complex problems, Participating in on-call rotations, guiding restoration and repair of service-impacting issues] Requirements: Linux, KVM, QEMU, Hardware, SaltStack Tools: Jira, GIT, Agile. Additionally: Private healthcare, Small teams, International projects, Home Office Budget, Free coffee, Gym, Canteen, Bike parking, Playroom, Shower, Free parking, In-house trainings, In-house hack days, Modern office, Startup atmosphere, No dress code.
