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

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Impossible Foods Logo
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

Bare Metal
Server Provisioning
Network Configuration
Hypervisors
Virtual Machines
Virtualization
OS Deployment
Automation

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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