DigitalOcean

Systems Engineer I

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-05-18

Responsibilities

  • Qualify new hardware and firmware for the server fleet.
  • Assist in the design and validation of new hardware platforms.
  • Engage with hardware vendors for bug fixes and updates.
  • Improve processes around hardware/firmware qualification.

Job Requirements

  • Technical Degree (BS in Computer Science/Engineering) or equivalent experience.
  • Understanding of x86 server hardware architecture and subsystems.
  • Knowledge of configuration management best practices (Ansible, Chef).
  • Comfortable working in Linux or Unix operating systems.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard tooling (IPMI/Redfish, PXE, UEFI).
  • Experience with version control systems (Git) and proficiency in a programming language (Python or Go).
  • Passion for hardware, both new and old.
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