About the role

AI summarised

The Computer System Engineer (Linux) role at KLA involves developing and maintaining customized SUSE Linux operating system images for hardware and software integration. Responsibilities include automating system configuration using tools like Salt or Ansible, creating diagnostic scripts, documenting processes, and collaborating with hardware, software, and system integration teams. The role requires a strong background in Linux, scripting, configuration management, and hardware/software integration in compute cluster or server environments.

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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

Requirements

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
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
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