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Staff Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

PacBio is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our platform infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our DNA sequencing OS layer plus infrastructure and automation processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in curating OS configurations for performance, developing and deploying software, as well as experience in configuring and managing diverse platforms. The engineer will work closely with development, verification/validation, and manufacturing teams to improve software delivery and reliability, as well as monitor and improve system performance.

Responsibilities:

Advise and develop OS platform distributions and configurations for our products.
Investigate, analyze, and troubleshoot software and hardware issues on Linux based systems.
Debug system-level and multi-subsystem issues from kernel to application.
Design, build, document and maintain infrastructure and automation to support software applications, tools, and builds.
Identify, isolate, and resolve problems using systematic troubleshooting techniques.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, continually improving the organization's infrastructure and systems.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field 7+ years of experience with Linux and platform infrastructure.
Experience with Linux systems administration, including experience with popular Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Centos or Rocky Linux).
Experience with network and storage systems, including deployment and configuration.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience in debugging hardware and software issues in complex computer systems with a deep understanding of system-level interactions.
Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with other teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong background in Linux and a deep understanding of automation tools and infrastructure-as-code.
Expertise in Linux kernel troubleshooting, configuration, and debugging.
In depth knowledge of Linux operating systems and internals.
Familiarity with configuration management tools such as: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.

You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about infrastructure work, we encourage you to apply. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic and exciting work environment.

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Salary Range:

$162,600.00 - $220,000.00

Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, proof of COVID vaccination is required for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions).

To ensure the health and safety of all PacBio employees and our prospective candidates, we have instituted a virtual interview experience.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at PacBio. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. PacBio does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, PacBio employees or any other company location. PacBio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 650-521-8000, or

http://careers@pacificbiosciences.com

for assistance.

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