Senior Distributed Storage SRE Engineer at Tencent

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems internals (e.g., filesystems, storage devices) and with networking (e.g., TCP/IP, routing) or cloud systems
  • Experience with analyzing and troubleshooting storage systems
  • Experience programming in one or more of the following: Shell, Python, Go, etc
  • Preferred qualifications
  • Experience in designing or managing large-scale distributed storage systems, understanding the principle of distributed system and be familiar with open source distributed storage system (e.g. NAS, HDFS, CEPH)
  • Familiar with cloud products, have practical experience in block storage, and be able to deal with common block storage-related problems
  • Experience with SRE jobs (e.g. online release, monitoring, daily inspection etc.) and script programming
  • Strong sense of responsibility, and be able to respond and deal with problems in a timely manner

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of distributed storage systems (e.g. online release, software deployment, monitoring, inspection, etc.)
  • Responsible for the stability of the block storage, the design and implementation of disaster recovery solutions, promote the improvement of service reliability, scalability and performance optimization, and guarantee system SLA
  • Responsible for resource management and planning of block storage and related systems to improve resource efficiency
  • Participate in the construction of the operation and maintenance support platform, develop tools, and improve operational efficiency
  • Quickly respond to online incidents, be able to discover, debug and solve common faults, hidden dangers and performance problems, and be responsible for the implementation of emergency plans and fault recovery strategies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed StorageUnix/LinuxFilesystemsNetworkingTCP/IPRoutingCloud SystemsPythonGoShellSREMonitoringHDFSCEPHNASBlock Storage

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Distributed Storage SRE Engineer position?

The expected base pay range is $106,100.00 to $199,300.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What benefits are offered for this role?

Employees may be eligible for a sign-on payment, relocation package, restricted stock units, medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, 15-25 days of vacation, up to 13 holidays, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.

Is this position remote or onsite, and where is it located?

The position is located in Palo Alto, California. No remote work option is mentioned in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, experience with Unix/Linux internals (filesystems, storage devices), networking (tcp/ip, routing) or cloud systems, analyzing/troubleshooting storage systems, and programming in Shell, Python, Go, etc.

What makes a strong candidate for this SRE Engineer position?

Preferred candidates have experience designing or managing large-scale distributed storage systems like CEPH, familiarity with cloud products and block storage, SRE experience with online releases and monitoring, script programming, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Tencent

Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech

About Tencent

Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, mobile payments, and cloud services. Unlike many competitors, Tencent has a diverse business model that allows it to serve both individual users and enterprises effectively. The goal of Tencent is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.

Shenzhen, ChinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$31.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tencent's addition to the US blacklist may affect its operations and partnerships.
Developing Call of Duty mobile version may lead to competitive tensions with Microsoft.
Investment in blockchain exposes Tencent to volatile regulatory environments.

Differentiation

Tencent's WeChat app integrates messaging, social media, and mobile payments seamlessly.
Tencent Games is a global leader with popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
Tencent Cloud offers scalable solutions for businesses, enhancing digital transformation efforts.

Upsides

Tencent's investment in blockchain technology could enhance its fintech and cloud services.
The Hunyuan-Large language model advances Tencent's AI capabilities in social networking and gaming.
Collaboration with DYXnet on AI solutions opens new avenues in digital transformation services.

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