Ashburn, Virginia (Work from Office), United States of America
Onsite
Who are we and what do we do?
BrowserStack is the world's leading software testing platform powering over two million tests every day across 22 global data centers. BrowserStack's products help developers build bug-free software for the 5 billion internet users accessing websites and mobile applications through millions of combinations of digital environments—devices, browsers, operating systems, and versions. We help Tesco, Shell, NVIDIA, Discovery, Wells Fargo, and over 50,000 customers deliver quality software at speed by moving testing to our Cloud. With BrowserStack, Dev and QA teams can move fast while delivering an amazing experience for every customer.
BrowserStack was founded by Ritesh Arora and Nakul Aggarwal in 2011 with the vision of becoming the testing infrastructure for the internet. We recently secured $200 million in Series B funding at a $4 billion valuation in June 2021.
At BrowserStack we solve real problems—each day is a unique challenge and an opportunity to make a difference. We strive to be open, transparent, and collaborative, so no feat is too big to achieve. BrowserStack is an extension of its people and a place where they can grow both professionally and personally. To that effect, we’re humbled to be recognized by leading organizations around the world:
BrowserStack is Great Place to Work-Certified™ 2020-21
Named “SaaS Startup of the Year” in 2022 by SaaSBOOMi
Ranked in Forbes Cloud 100 in 2021 - for the second time
Featured in LinkedIn Top Startups India 2018
This is a full-time, work-from-office role with a required work-from-office presence five days a week.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in Virginia, US as a Datacenter Operations Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our datacenter infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, availability, and performance. You will work closely with a global team of senior engineers and technicians to maintain and troubleshoot datacenter equipment, deploy new hardware and software, and assist with monitoring and documentation tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about datacenter operations and wants to develop their skills in a fast-paced and varied environment.
Desired experience:
Ideally, 2 to 3 years experience in an IT support role
Strong understanding of datacenter infrastructure components, including servers, storage systems, networking devices, and PDUs.
Proficiency in Linux and Mac OSx operating systems, including command-line interfaces and system administration tasks.
Experience with android and iOS a big plus (This can be taught to the right candidate)
Scripting in Bash, Ansible or similar would be advantageous.
Prior use of Jira, Confluence and Google workspace is desirable.
Basic knowledge of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Proactive, with a strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Familiarity with datacenter operations best practices, such as equipment installation, cabling, power distribution, cooling, and environmental monitoring is nice to have, but can be taught.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) desirable.
Some experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Proxmox) and server hardware (e.g., Dell, HP) desirable but not required.
Language Requirements : English
You must have the right to work and reside in the US.
What will you do?
Assist in the maintenance and support of datacenter infrastructure, including servers, NAS systems, networking devices, Wifi AP's and power distribution units (PDUs).
Collaborate with senior engineers to deploy new hardware and software in the datacenter environment, ensuring proper installation, configuration, and testing.
Perform routine equipment inspections and daily maintenance tasks to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact operations.
Inventory management - asset tag equipment and keep track of repairs
Monitor datacenter performance metrics, including temperature, power consumption, and network connectivity, and promptly escalate any anomalies or alarms to the appropriate teams.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues, working closely with global, cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution and minimal downtime.
Contribute to the improvement of operational procedures and documentation, maintaining accurate records of system configurations, changes, and incident reports.
Collaborate with vendors and service providers to coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance activities
Support datacenter security protocols, including physical access control, monitoring, and incident response procedures.
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to datacenter operations, and actively contribute to continuous learning and professional development
Benefits:
In addition to your total compensation, you will be eligible for following benefits, which will be governed by the Company policy.
Market competitive Health Insurance plan
Enrollment in the BrowserStack Equity program
Unlimited Time Off to ensure our people invest in their well being, to rest and rejuvenate, spend quality time with family and friends.
Benefits:
In addition to your total compensation, you will be eligible for following benefits, which will be governed by the Company policy:
Market competitive Health Insurance plan
Enrolment in the BrowserStack Equity program
Unlimited Time Off to ensure our people invest in their wellbeing, to rest and rejuvenate, spend quality time with family and friends
Remote-First work environment that allows our people to work from anywhere in the state of their residence
Remote-First Benefit for home office setup, connectivity, accessories, co-working spaces, wellbeing to ensure an amazing remote work experience
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