Computer System Engineer (Linux)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain customized SUSE Linux OS images aligned with KLA’s hardware and software requirements.
• Use configuration management tools such as Salt or Ansible to automate and streamline system configuration.
• Implement a test-driven development approach to ensure reliability and maintainability of system configurations and scripts.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed processes, configurations, and tools.
• Develop diagnostic scripts to integrate with existing diagnostic suites, improving system troubleshooting capabilities for both configuration and hardware-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams including hardware engineering, software development, and system integration to ensure seamless deployment and support of Linux-based systems.
• Participate in regular team meetings, design reviews, and code walkthroughs to share progress, gather feedback, and align on project goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience in computer hardware design, particularly in compute cluster or server environments.
• Experience in networking design, including InfiniBand, Ethernet switches, with expertise in port mapping and configuration.
• Familiarity with modern memory technologies (e.g., DDR4/DDR5, DIMM, LPDDR, HBM).
• Proven experience with Linux operating system customization and image creation.
• Proficiency in SaltStack, Ansible, or similar configuration management tools is a plus.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with test-driven development practices and tools.
• Excellent documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Experience in hardware troubleshooting and integration with diagnostic tools.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment with shared responsibilities and goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years