Staff Linux Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering
Description For Staff Linux Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering
Tesla, a pioneer in electric vehicles and sustainable energy, is seeking a Staff Linux Systems Engineer to join their Infrastructure Engineering team. This role is crucial in managing Tesla's Linux compute infrastructure that supports Manufacturing, Autopilot, Energy, and various application teams. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technological innovation in the automotive and energy sectors.
As a Staff Linux Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions that power Tesla's critical operations. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including containerization platforms, configuration management tools, and modern security frameworks. The role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring you to drive initiatives and manage projects that impact the entire organization.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of Linux systems, security best practices, and modern DevOps tools, along with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your decisions directly impact Tesla's ability to innovate and scale its operations.
Tesla offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, financial benefits, and work-life balance programs. You'll be working in Austin, one of America's most vibrant tech hubs, contributing to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. This role presents an unique opportunity to work on infrastructure that supports groundbreaking technologies in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and renewable energy systems.
Responsibilities For Staff Linux Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering
- Design and develop services for Linux-based compute infrastructure services
- Develop and maintain system configurations, base images, and deployment strategies
- Implement and integrate monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery services
- Create and enforce policies for Linux system administration, security, and compliance
- Lead projects related to Linux infrastructure, including upgrades and migrations
- Ensure system performance, reliability, and security through monitoring and optimization
- Implement security standards and practices
- Maintain documentation for system configurations and policies
- Work with engineering, operations, and security teams
- Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 support
Requirements For Staff Linux Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Experience with Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
- Expertise in base image creation and system configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Cloud init)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Deep understanding of security standards and compliance requirements
- Project management and team leadership experience
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits For Staff Linux Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts
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