Platform Engineer (Bare Metal) - Entry to Mid-level at Impossible Foods

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Cloud Computing, InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted work permit for the EU
Good knowledge of Linux systems, including customization, scripting, and system optimization
Experience with L2/L3 networking concepts, including redundancy and load-balancing, and with performance optimization (latency, throughput)
Familiarity with IPMI, Redfish, iDRAC, and other hardware management tools
Good scripting skills with Shell, Bash, or similar languages

Responsibilities

Provision, deploy, and configure physical servers and networking components to support cloud infrastructure
Design and implement optimized networking and virtualization solutions across diverse hardware platforms, focusing on latency, throughput, and reliability
Configure and optimize bare-metal servers as well as hypervisors and management of virtual machines (VMs) across diverse hardware vendors
Automate the provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of hardware infrastructure to ensure rapid and seamless expansion
Contribute to a cloud-like infrastructure ecosystem by writing and reviewing infrastructure automation code, enhancing internal tooling, and sharing best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Bare MetalServer ProvisioningNetwork ConfigurationHypervisorsVirtual MachinesVirtualizationOS DeploymentAutomation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation is offered for this role?

The company offers a competitive salary.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Platform Engineer role?

Required skills include good knowledge of Linux systems, experience with L2/L3 networking concepts, familiarity with hardware management tools like IPMI and Redfish, and good scripting skills with Shell or Bash.

What is the company culture like at Impossible Cloud?

The company is committed to reinventing the internet, pushing technological innovation, and bridging decentralized infrastructure with mainstream B2B cloud use cases, with a focus on becoming the #1 cloud platform in Europe.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this position?

Candidates with a valid, unrestricted work permit for the EU are required, along with strong Linux knowledge, networking experience, hardware management familiarity, and scripting skills; bonus for Kubernetes, hypervisors, and vendor management.

Impossible Foods

Produces plant-based meat and dairy alternatives

About Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods creates plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy, and fish, aiming to improve the global food system. Their products, like the Impossible™ Burger, are designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional animal products using specific plant ingredients. This approach allows them to cater to meat lovers while promoting sustainability. Unlike many competitors, Impossible Foods focuses on understanding consumer preferences and using science to create products that deliver similar experiences to eating meat. The company's goal is to secure a sustainable future by reducing reliance on animal agriculture.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$1,823.5MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Food & AgricultureIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Paid mission days - Get paid to spend two days a year reconnecting with our mission! Spend it in nature or team up with colleagues to serve local communities and contribute to the greater good.

Generous time off policy - We offer 4 weeks paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays, so you’ll be able to take the time you need to relax and recharge.

Health & wellness - To keep your body and mind healthy, we offer premium medical coverage, emotional support resources, and access to a fitness center at our Redwood City Headquarters

Generous equity package - We offer meaningful ownership in our company so all employees can share in Impossible Foods’ success.

Financial security - To help you feel financially supported, no matter what the future holds, we offer 401k plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Commuter benefits - Save hundreds per year on commuter fees.

Risks

Consumer skepticism towards GMOs may affect acceptance of Impossible Foods' heme protein.

The plant-based meat market is experiencing a slowdown in growth.

Intellectual property vulnerabilities are highlighted by the settlement with Motif FoodWorks.

Differentiation

Impossible Foods uses heme protein to mimic meat's taste and texture.

The company focuses on plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products.

Impossible Foods launched the first in-person dining experience in Chicago in 2023.

Upsides

Impossible Foods secured $500 million in new funding, boosting financial stability.

The company expanded its retail line with new products, including Disney-themed nuggets.

Impossible Foods' partnership with Whole Foods Market increases product accessibility.

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