System Engineer
Microsoft, Managed Services
Managed Services projects are permanent roles with Biblioso providing healthcare and benefits while the vendor works on Microsoft campus.
Key Details
- Position: System Engineer
- Contract Type: Permanent (W2 only)
- Location: On-site in Mountain View, CA 94043
- Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Start Date: January 1, 2025
- Compensation: $83,200 to $104,000 annually, plus benefits
This role is exclusively for direct hires on W2 and is not open to C2C or third-party arrangements.
Summary
The System Engineer will support the end-to-end infrastructure for Microsoft’s Hardware Engineering and Testing efforts, including hardware configuration, validation, troubleshooting, and automation. This role requires hands-on expertise in system engineering, scripting, and physical infrastructure management.
Primary Responsibilities Include
System Engineering
- Configure Debug and Production nodes physically and logically on the platform.
- Validate and update firmware (BIOS, BMC, NIC, PSU, FPGA, ARM SoC) to recipe levels.
- Develop test automation/utility tools using Python scripting.
- Perform rack-and-stack operations for servers and kits in cabinets.
- Install, remove, debug, and troubleshoot hardware within the data center.
- Analyze test results and report hardware-related bugs.
- Remotely upgrade ARM SoC images via RM for Lab and Production nodes.
- Develop and test automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, shell scripting).
- Post-process, analyze, and report data findings.
- Document steps and snapshots for benchmarking processes.
Physical Infrastructure Management
- Coordinate vendor and logistics support for deployments.
- Manage and deploy racks, network equipment, power distribution units, and monitoring tools.
- Build and deploy servers with wiring, configuration, and monitoring setups.
- Design and implement cabling and power solutions for hardware support.
- Perform server disassembly and reassembly (must lift up to 35lbs repeatedly).
Administration & Support
- Administer servers, VMs, and private networks/testing domains (e.g., Hyper-V, AD with DNS).
- Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware infrastructure issues.
- Intake requests for issue resolutions, changes, and implementations.
- Support hardware validation and qualification projects, including bench test setups.
- Enable remote workers for physical dependency tasks.
- Configure test equipment like oscilloscopes for validation purposes.
- Coordinate with ODM/ISV for onsite physical rework tasks, such as firmware flashing or board soldering.
More About Your Role
This dynamic role requires a collaborative attitude. While you will have specific duties, the entire team is responsible for the final delivery, which may occasionally involve taking on additional tasks outside your primary responsibilities. Adaptability and a willingness to contribute wherever needed are key to success in this environment.
Benefits
At Biblioso, we are committed to the well-being of our employees and offer a competitive benefit package to support their needs. Benefits typically include:
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
We believe that investing in our team's well-being is essential for the success of our company.
Contact
Abier Nupen | abier@biblioso.com
This role is not open to third-party hires or C2C.
